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BF51 AET

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,014 mi
Last recorded11,014 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

Rear subframe mounting corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2016 11,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear subframe mounting corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 1,993 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,489 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre cracked and perished dot 2004

Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

osr tyre cracked and perished dot 2004

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet prop stand rattling against slam panel

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,487 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,471 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,931 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s front discs slight rust on surface

o/s n/s rear tyres startting to perish

oil leack from engine on o/s

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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BF51 AET is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF51 AET, 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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BF51 AET is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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