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BD51 BTX

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,679 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 81,679 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill various areas (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill various areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,013 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,290 miles

O/S/F outer sill rusted all most breaking through .

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,352 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 BTX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD51 BTX, 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 BD51 BTX registered?

BD51 BTX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BD51 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 BTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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