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BF51 GEY

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 GEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,735 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 62,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front A-frame corroded to excess

nearside rear inner arch corroded to excess

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,939 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight cracking on both front tyre side walls

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre side wall.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 56,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight cracking on both front tyre side walls

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre side wall.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,505 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 53,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,242 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,242 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 45,659 miles

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

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

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 GEY is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

BF51 GEY is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 GEY safe to buy?

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