MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Wheel arch trim insecure (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside and nearside parking brake performance slightly low.
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside rear bodywork slightly corroded around fuel flap.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear bodywork slightly corroded around fuel flap.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front tyre outer tread area devoid of tread (i.e.,BALD,)
OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 XLJ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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