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AP51 RYJ

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,157 mi
Last recorded3,157 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,141 miles

Front discs and pads wearing.

Rear tyres cracking,nearside front wearing and spare tyre insufficient tread.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 95,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front discs and pads wearing.

Rear tyres cracking,nearside front wearing and spare tyre insufficient tread.

Some dampness on P.S.P.pipe from pump to rack.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,445 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,442 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dipstick for oil broken

Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

dipstick for oil broken in tube

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,053 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 RYJ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

AP51 RYJ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AP51 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 RYJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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