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BF51 GWZ

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,034 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,174 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,703 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 GWZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

BF51 GWZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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