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BF51 AWO

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 97,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded leaking fluid (2.3.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel filler neck corroded (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/seat fixing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipes (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside under sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper split

corrosion around offside front lower wing/susp fixing

general corrosion offside and nearside front chassis

offside and nearside headlamps tarnished

offside and nearside lower wheel arches insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,383 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,952 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,072 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust mount corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside rear sill end/inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Power steering steel pipes corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,122 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Exhaust clamp broken cat to centre section

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Offside sill corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust centre section corroded

Exhaust clamp broken cat to centre section

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Offside sill corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,815 miles

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

front nearside and offside of floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front nearside and offside of floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,986 miles

front brake discs worn on the inside.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filter badley coroded

n/s/f road wheel damaged

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filter badley coroded

n/s/f road wheel damaged

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,678 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,366 miles

front power steering pipe is slightly deteriorated

front steering rack gaitors heald on with cable tie and slightly insecure

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

gearbox has a slight missting of oil

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,095 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 AWO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BF51 AWO, 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 AWO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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