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BD51 XYW

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,129 mi
Last recorded56,129 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 56,129 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,506 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 50,835 miles

corrosion front floor pans

corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 11 May 2012 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front floor pans

corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 13 May 2011 49,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner sil corroded

nearside rear inner sil corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner sil corroded

offside rear inner sil corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 49,919 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner sil corroded

nearside rear inner sil corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner sil corroded

offside rear inner sil corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

replace clips on front bumper

Fail 24 May 2010 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,604 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Off side & near side lower arm bushes slight seperated

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,294 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 24,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XYW is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XYW, 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 XYW is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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