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BF51 AXM

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 94,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 31,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres have some cracking on edge of tread/sidewall.

o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bushes de-bonding but no x.s. movement.

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 AXM is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

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

Is BF51 AXM safe to buy?

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