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AR07 MZX

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 MZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Front and rear, inner and outer sills have onset of corrosion

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Front and rear, inner and outer sills have onset of corrosion

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,385 miles

front suspension bed mounting areas rusting

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes displacing

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,295 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension bed mounting areas rusting

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes displacing

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,122 miles

exhaust has a slight blow of gasses

near side front lower suspension wish bone rear bush has slight play

off side front lower suspension wish bone rear bush starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has a slight oil leak

flexible section of exhaust deteriorating

fuel filter rusty

slight coolant leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust front flexi seperated

fuel filter rusty

oil leak on engine

rear tyres cracked - no cords visible

slight buckle in nearside front and nearside rear wheel inner rims

slight coolant leak around thermostat housing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,690 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres perishing

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,153 miles

front discs wearing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lightly scored/lipped

Fail 1 Jul 2010 27,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lightly scored/lipped

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 MZX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AR07 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

AR07 MZX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is AR07 MZX safe to buy?

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