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BD51 XGO

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,422 miles

Brake Pipe Can't Be Fully Inspected Due To Being Covered

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,421 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake Pipe Can't Be Fully Inspected Due To Being Covered

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,720 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

split pins missing in track rod ends

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,580 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 45,580 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 45,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,580 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front of body repaired on offside.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,656 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,857 miles

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

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

advise play noted in steering rack ....NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 5 Nov 2005 36,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise play noted in steering rack ....NOT EXCESSIVE

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 XGO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XGO, 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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What year was BD51 XGO registered?

BD51 XGO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BD51 XGO safe to buy?

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