MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front minor brake bind
horn slightly muffled but can be heard by other road users
under seal obscuring the view to some vehicle items
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front minor brake bind
horn slightly muffled but can be heard by other road users
under seal obscuring the view to some vehicle items
1 bulb out on high level brake lamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle mounting bushs split
front brake discs worn and corroded
front number plate cracked
front tyres different size to rear
interior mirror missing
ns body damage
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front number plate cracked
1 bulb out on high level brake lamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle mounting bushs split
front brake discs worn and corroded
front tyres different size to rear
interior mirror missing
ns body damage
spare tyre flat
both front top suspension mounts wearing
hand brake travel slightly high
nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush worn
offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush worn
both front inner wings corroded
both sills corroded
front floors corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in top suspension bush
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR51 OTC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 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 AR51 OTC, 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 24 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 OTC registered?
AR51 OTC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2002.
Is AR51 OTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 OTC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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