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AR07 EPX

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 82,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,479 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 70,192 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 67,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,558 miles

Advise both outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 22 May 2018 62,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Near bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Advise both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 22 May 2017 57,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,135 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 51,995 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,892 miles

rear number plate cracked slightly

rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2013 36,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,306 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,413 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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AR07 EPX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 AR07 EPX, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR07 EPX registered?

AR07 EPX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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