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AP51 MJV

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear S/a weak

O/s and n/s inner sills rusty and weak

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Floor rusty and corroded

Nearside Rear sill rusty and weak

Offside Front Floor rusty and corroded

Offside Sill rusty and weak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,410 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on both front floor areas and outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both front floor areas

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,751 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,961 miles

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

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread in places

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,954 miles

slight play in both front suspension strut top bushs

Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,954 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in both front suspension strut top bushs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,574 miles

powersteering rack small leak

selector shaft seal leak

thermostat housing leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper insecure at n/s

movement at n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

surface cracks in drivebelt

surface rust on bulkhead

Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,914 miles

bumper insecure at n/s

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement at n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

surface cracks in drivebelt

surface rust on bulkhead

Pass 2 May 2006 31,359 miles

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

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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AP51 MJV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP51 MJV, 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 AP51 MJV registered?

AP51 MJV is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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