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BF51 GME

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil/floor/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Front subframe, front offside and nearside mountings are corroded but not excessively at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside front chassis legs are corroded but not excessively at time of test.

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

Rear axle beam bushes are deterioated.

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,995 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perished

start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills / under archs / chassis

start of corrosion to offside and nearside floors

start of corrosion to offside and nearside front floors and chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2015 76,103 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perished

start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills / under archs / chassis

start of corrosion to offside and nearside floors

start of corrosion to offside and nearside front floors and chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,417 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on edges

advise nearside outer sill starting too corrode

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise slightly damp around power steering pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2009 57,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on edges

advise nearside outer sill starting too corrode

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise slightly damp around power steering pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

two bulbs out on high level brake light

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,286 miles

DRIVERS SIDE STEERING RACK JOINT WEEPING FLUID SUGGEST NEW PARTS FITTED BEFORE MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURS

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,542 miles

slight wear in off side of steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GME is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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