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X164 MJE

2001 Ford Escape

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escape87,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 MJE
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,506 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 85,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 772,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,964 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escape?

Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
8,941
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 42
fog lamp not working 38
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
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X164 MJE is a 2001 Ford Escape in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 87,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escape fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X164 MJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escape typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X164 MJE registered?

X164 MJE is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X164 MJE safe to buy?

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