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AY51 ZCE

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,749 mi
Last recorded11,749 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,749 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 5,906 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak gearbox

Fail 1 Feb 2016 5,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2015 849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,416 miles

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)

rear axle bush worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,416 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

rear axle bush worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,902 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 92,902 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,485 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,228 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 88,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,306 miles

ns and osf lower front suspension arm lower bushes perishing/splitting

surface corrossion osf floor near suspension mount (ok at present)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,321 miles

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,321 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,848 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside drive shaft rubbing against earth wire

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 ZCE is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCE, 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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AY51 ZCE is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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