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VN51 XCH

2001 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford K48,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XCH
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,478 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,241 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XCH is a 2001 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

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