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BD51 FGE

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,875 miles

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

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

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

general underside / outer sill corrosion and heavily plated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm structure (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

general underside / outer sill corrosion and heavily plated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear trailing arm bushes soft

general underside and outer sill corrosion

wiper marks in screen

Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear trailing arm bushes soft

general underside and outer sill corrosion

wiper marks in screen

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,268 miles

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

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

general underside and outer sill corrosion

suspension drops in MOT jacking position

wiper ends split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,079 miles

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

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

spare tyre is flat

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

spare tyre is flat

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,965 miles

corrosion on sills

power steering fluid low

windscreen scratched.wipers incorrect size,

Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,965 miles

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

corrosion on sills

power steering fluid low

windscreen scratched.wipers incorrect size,

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,255 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,941 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,941 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,959 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has scratches still accetable.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,546 miles

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

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

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

screen markings are just acceptable at this instant

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,483 miles

wiper marks on windscreen, are light & just acceptable at this instant.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 33,465 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 33,465 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 FGE is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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