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AK51 LZX

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,204 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOORSTEP (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 86,878 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,041 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 83,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,354 miles

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

The tread in n/s/f tyre is cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The tread in n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,050 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,844 miles

Front strut top mounts slight play

NSF rear wishbone bush poor

PS pipes rusty

Slight play in OSF track rod

Slight play in brake pedel

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,844 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front strut top mounts slight play

NSF rear wishbone bush poor

PS pipes rusty

Slight play in OSF track rod

Slight play in brake pedel

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,669 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,590 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 52,590 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,987 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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AK51 LZX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK51 LZX, 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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AK51 LZX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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