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AF51 WGZ

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,473 mi
Last recorded67,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,473 miles

front brakes discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,264 miles

Both sills corroded and weakened

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in both front top strut mounts

Play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,109 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded and weakened

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in both front top strut mounts

Play in both rear axle bushes

Play in offside track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,069 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,949 miles

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

Advise movement in both front shockertops

Advise movement in both front wishbone bushes

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,897 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,935 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 27,903 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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AF51 WGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF51 WGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 WGZ registered?

AF51 WGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AF51 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 WGZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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