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BD51 XLJ

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,048 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,820 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,654 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 75,654 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,424 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,328 miles

Nearside rear bodywork slightly corroded around fuel flap.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,327 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,986 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,269 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,238 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,723 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,680 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,002 miles

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,)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,022 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,192 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 44,883 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 27 Oct 2006 44,883 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 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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