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BD51 ETF

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,893 mi
Last recorded64,893 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,893 miles

early signs of corrosion to thee o/s and n/s outer sills

rear veiw mirror is missing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 64,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

early signs of corrosion to thee o/s and n/s outer sills

rear veiw mirror is missing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 54,528 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,530 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 ETF is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 ETF registered?

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

Is BD51 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 ETF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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