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BD51 BNL

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,733 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear under sheilds (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,941 miles

Coolant leak no water in header tank ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,919 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak no water in header tank ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,983 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,747 miles

nearside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,969 miles

n/s/outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/ outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/ outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,485 miles

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

number plate light has a temporary repair and light output is reduced

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,458 miles

n/s/ outer sill is corroded and holed but not considered serious

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is badly cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ outer sill is corroded and holed but not considered serious

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is badly cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,451 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front rack has slight play and is fluid stained

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,849 miles

offside front rack has slight play and is fluid stained

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,035 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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BD51 BNL is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD51 BNL, 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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BD51 BNL is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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