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BF51 UOC

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,900 miles

In my oppinion the front brake discs need replacing

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

In my oppinion the front brake discs need replacing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 87,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 87,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,216 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm bush seperating

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low perished and heavily cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2009 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front suspension lower arm bush seperating

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low perished and heavily cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,913 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 UOC is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

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

Is BF51 UOC safe to buy?

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