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VN51 UGP

2001 Ford K

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford K48,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UGP
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,186 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,041 miles

front wipers poor condition

some corrosion of power steering pipe under radiator

some seperation of o/s + n/s front lower suspension arms , rear bushes

some surface corrosion of front brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,111 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 49,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,624 miles

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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VN51 UGP is a 2001 Ford K in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,608 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 UGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN51 UGP registered?

VN51 UGP is a 2001 Ford K, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VN51 UGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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