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BF51 ATN

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

battrey insecure

both front suspension arms bushes slightly splitting

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

battrey insecure

both front suspension arms bushes slightly splitting

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,894 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM

WASHERS NOT HITTING SCREEN PROPERLY

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM

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

WASHERS NOT HITTING SCREEN PROPERLY

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,383 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED BADLY BECAUSE TRACKING URGENTLY REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR LENS CRACKED

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,740 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 37,673 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,386 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and nail in tred

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,672 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ATN is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ATN, 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 ATN is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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