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AV51 ZXE

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,973 mi
Last recorded94,973 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,973 miles

Front tyres cracked on inner side walls

cooling system header tank cracked

not sure that the repair has been plated and welded as it has been covered with under seal. on both n/s and o/s sills.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 94,828 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front tyres cracked on inner side walls

cooling system header tank cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front axle bush play (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis possible repaired to axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Fuel filler neck corroded (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front axle bush play (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis possible repaired to axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,878 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Slight corrosion on sills

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,910 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,924 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,532 miles

Front Brake Imbalance Just Within Limits

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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 ZXE 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 86.7%.

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 ZXE, 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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AV51 ZXE is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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