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AY51 ZMZ

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,263 mi
Last recorded58,263 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting both sill panels (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 50,099 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, [front end]. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s, brake discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole in front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 19,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,305 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 12,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,292 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 8,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,223 miles

N/S/R, O/S/R, and O/S/F tyres have the sidewalls outter cracking.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,141 miles

o/s wiper blade split at top

slight movement in both front top strut mountings when fully extended

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 ZMZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY51 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

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

Is AY51 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ZMZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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