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BF51 EAA

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 EAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 780,391 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

other suspension mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

other suspension mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 24 Dec 2010 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 64,914 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 59,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,835 miles

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

rear tyre treads perished

Fail 2 Jan 2009 53,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,907 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,846 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 EAA is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

BF51 EAA is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BF51 EAA safe to buy?

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