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AP51 RYD

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,167 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,791 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 31,420 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

o/s rear tyre slight sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under-inflated

Offside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,611 miles

Lift in front suspension leg top mountings

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 RYD is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYD, 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 AP51 RYD registered?

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

Is AP51 RYD safe to buy?

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