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BD51 WZM

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,265cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,913 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 48,587 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,238 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

o/s/f door check strap loose

o/s/r top shock mount slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge just within limit

slight movement in both top strut mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,995 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres are cracking on outter walls

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,296 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 WZM is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

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

Is BD51 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 WZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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