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BF51 AMX

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,147 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 69,553 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 68,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,471 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,157 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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BF51 AMX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 AMX registered?

BF51 AMX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BF51 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 AMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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