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BF51 DZT

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,392 mi
Last recorded48,392 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,392 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 48,392 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been deteriorated and has nail on.

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly run out

Offside Rear tyre has been deteriorated on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil (2.1.5 (a))

bonnet holder insecure.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,222 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has been deteriorated and has nail on.

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly run out

Offside Rear tyre has been deteriorated on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil (2.1.5 (a))

bonnet holder insecure.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,328 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,273 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,306 miles

slight corrosion to both front floor sections

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 21,071 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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 DZT is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

BF51 DZT is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 DZT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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