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BF51 AVJ

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,661 mi
Last recorded37,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 37,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre looks flat

various areas of corrosion along chassis rails & inner & outer sills - no holes

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,419 miles

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

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)

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jan 2016 35,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,568 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,556 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 23,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,366 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,931 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,336 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 7,008 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 AVJ 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 84.6%.

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

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