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AY57 YRJ

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,522 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f mount ON chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r mount on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f mount on drop leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r mount on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis rail & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s front & rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake back plates

hole in o/s sill 15mm out side prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking/ perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking/ perishing

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front edge of outer sill (rear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch close to front subframe mounting, behind brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking/ perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking/ perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,775 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Under vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,756 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing at time of test

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s/f tire valves starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2013 78,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s/f tire valves starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,750 miles

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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AY57 YRJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 AY57 YRJ, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 YRJ registered?

AY57 YRJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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