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BF51 GWJ

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 94,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 90,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,841 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,127 miles

Left hand rear accident damaged

Left hand wiper blade slight worn split

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

Underbody generaly surface corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,047 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Left hand rear accident damaged

Left hand wiper blade slight worn split

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

Underbody generaly surface corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,247 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 76,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,547 miles

play in top front strut mounts

sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,776 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit †front suspension mounts worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,718 miles

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

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

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 GWJ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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