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AD51 DGZ

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,276 mi
Last recorded82,276 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,249 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,334 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,299 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,977 miles

both sides outer sills signs of corrosion .engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,977 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both sides outer sills signs of corrosion .engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,129 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,521 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,182 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AD51 DGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 DGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 DGZ registered?

AD51 DGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AD51 DGZ safe to buy?

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