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BF51 DZE

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,482 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,852 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTANTLY

FRONT TYRES OF DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILS

Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,024 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 DZE is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DZE, 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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What year was BF51 DZE registered?

BF51 DZE is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BF51 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 DZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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