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BD51 WZT

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,908 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

body around fuel filler cap badly rotted away

In my opinion this vehicle is dangerous and should not be repaired but SCRAPED

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,116 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,172 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,817 miles

slight lift in nearside front strutt mount

Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,584 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 WZT is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

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

Is BD51 WZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 WZT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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