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AP51 MOU

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,565 mi
Last recorded82,565 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,565 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,170 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,827 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 30,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,367 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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AP51 MOU is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP51 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

AP51 MOU is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AP51 MOU safe to buy?

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