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AV51 JGX

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 JGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,350 miles

bonnet saftey catch seized

corrosion to offside & nearside front floors

nearside & offsider rear tyres perished & have deep cracks in treads

nearside rear indicator lense broken

offside headlamp has condensation in it

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,350 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet saftey catch seized

corrosion to offside & nearside front floors

nearside & offsider rear tyres perished & have deep cracks in treads

nearside rear indicator lense broken

offside headlamp has condensation in it

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,009 miles

Both rear tyres have perished to the limit

The o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play to the limit

corossion has began around the fuel filler area and in various places on the underside

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,209 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 15,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 93,918 miles

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

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

nearside rear axle bush slighly worn

Pass 27 May 2010 73,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

SMALL LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID FROM N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,869 miles

o\s\rear wheel bearing noisey

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2008 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

o\s\rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,690 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,690 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,572 miles

slight play in n/s/f shock top mount

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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AV51 JGX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 JGX, 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 AV51 JGX registered?

AV51 JGX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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