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BD51 EWO

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded. Offside front chassis slightly corroded. Bonnet slightly corroded. Offside outer sill slightly corroded. Nearside outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Nearside front tyre side wall cracking.Both rear axle bushes slightly worn.Both front wishbone bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded. Offside front chassis slightly corroded. Bonnet slightly corroded. Offside outer sill slightly corroded. Nearside outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Nearside front tyre side wall cracking.Both rear axle bushes slightly worn.Both front wishbone bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion underbody

nsf tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,780 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/s/f outrigger/floor

Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,737 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/s/f outrigger/floor

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,937 miles

offside front lower wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,606 miles

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

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 EWO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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