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BD51 XTW

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,328 mi
Last recorded56,328 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,069 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion forming both inner cills

corrosion forming rear chassis legs

drivers seat belt starting to fray

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to fail

Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,069 miles

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion forming both inner cills

corrosion forming rear chassis legs

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to fail

Pass 17 Jan 2015 46,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,458 miles

strut top mounts have movement

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,806 miles

o/s/f seatbelt webbing freying.child seat at o/s/r.lift in n/s/f strut top mounting.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,724 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing freying.play in n/s/f strut top mounting.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,843 miles

o/s/f seatbelt starting to frey.child seat at n/s/r.play in n/s/f strut top mounting.slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,537 miles

lift and play in n/s/f srut top mounting.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,658 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r.both rear tyres starting to perish.lift at o/s/f strut top and lift and play at n/s/f.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,601 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 XTW is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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