2015 FORD ESCAPE VIN: 1FMCU0GX5FUA68814

Conclusion on damage and condition

Mechanical is mechanical damage. Typically, these are failures that are the result of natural wear and tear of mechanical components, the result of irregular or untimely maintenance, the result of negligent operation, or a collision (traffic accident). If a vehicle has Mechanical damage, it means that one or more important systems have failed - engine, transmission, steering, clutch, brakes. How Mechanical damage affects the condition:

Some malfunctions do not show up immediately, but while driving, and this carries a danger to passengers. If Mechanical damage is ignored, it can bring the vehicle to a complete stop, causing an accident. Unfortunately, a mistake in assessing the condition of a lot marked for mechanical damage can cost a buyer a lot of money. And it's not just about money. To avoid such mistakes, before buying it is necessary to conduct a diagnosis by an independent specialist. Only an expert will be able to identify hidden faults and assess the severity of breakdowns, to calculate the cost of repair. According to our preliminary estimate, the cost of repair work will be approximately 0 USD.

In addition, the secondary damage indicated is "Minor Dents and Scratches" - these are superficial damages. The main cause of such defects is careless driving (damage is caused by bad parking, careless opening of doors in tight parking lots, minor traffic accidents, careless driving on bad roads). Minor Dents and Scratches seem insignificant, but over time, even a micro-scratch where the paintwork has been damaged can cause corrosion of the bodywork. How Minor Dents and Scratches affect the condition:

If a lot at auction has a "Run & Drive" status, it means that the car starts and drives itself, that the transmission shifts into the right gear. That is, at the time of inspection, the engine and transmission were in working order and there were no critical faults. Nevertheless, having a "Run & Drive" status does not guarantee that the vehicle is in good working order. Used cars sold at auction may have hidden defects, problems with brakes, electronics, suspension and other damage that can only be detected by a detailed inspection. There is not even a guarantee that with this status will start and drive when it gets into the hands of the buyer. Breakdowns can happen at any time, and all repair costs will fall entirely on the new owner.

To avoid unforeseen repair costs and get a real picture of the condition, we recommend ordering a detailed paid report on the platform Carhistory.vin. In this way you will determine the validity of the purchase and in addition you will learn a lot of useful information about the car (legal cleanliness, data on accidents, registration history, maintenance and much more).