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AP51 NZR

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,999 miles

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

interior mirror becoming loose

Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

interior mirror becoming loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,896 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 43,895 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated with grease

exhaust deterioated

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,113 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated with grease

exhaust deterioated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,637 miles

exhaust system corroding.play in nearside steering rack end.nearside outer sill corroding.offside and nearside front chassis rails corroding.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn.exhaust system corroding.play in nearside steering rack end.nearside outer sill corroding.offside and nearside front chassis rails corroding.

Pass 10 May 2010 29,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside dry/rusty various places

Pass 1 May 2009 26,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 8 May 2008 24,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,471 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 11 May 2006 18,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,793 miles

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

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 NZR is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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