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AY51 YMG

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,979 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,902 miles

interior mirror missing

o/s/f antiroll bar fouling body when jacked up

Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

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

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise on both front discs worn

advise on both rear tyres perished and worn

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,512 miles

inside mirror missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inside mirror missing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,771 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,730 miles

Rear O/S & N/S tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,838 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre walls has a tear.But not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,440 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres outer walls cracked ok at test n/s side top suspension mount ok at test n/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush ok at test

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,983 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight deterioration of outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres have slight deterioration of outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 25,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,320 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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AY51 YMG is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY51 YMG, 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 AY51 YMG registered?

AY51 YMG is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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