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AR51 CGF

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,913 mi
Last recorded72,913 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,913 miles

Offside outer sill heavily corroded, but not holed. Offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated. Offside rear steel brake pipe to flexi rusted. Both front flexi's cracked.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside outer sill heavily corroded, but not holed. Offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated. Offside rear steel brake pipe to flexi rusted. Both front flexi's cracked.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,174 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,309 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,309 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,630 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,773 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,786 miles

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 54,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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AR51 CGF is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AR51 CGF, 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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What year was AR51 CGF registered?

AR51 CGF is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is AR51 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 CGF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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