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BF51 UOK

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UOK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,717 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

slight engine oil leak

steering rack damp of oil (borderline)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

slight engine oil leak

steering rack damp of oil (borderline)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside undersealed in places (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

play in front upper strut top mountings with wheel raised

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Sep 2015 80,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in places holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in x3 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion all underside stood and corroded in places (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,054 miles

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly debonded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,679 miles

offside & nearside rear axle main bushes showing deterioration

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,750 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,280 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 41,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,385 miles

near side steering rack gaiter deformed

off side front lower suspension arm rear most bush slight seperation

slight play to near side front top suspension mouting

Fail 30 Aug 2008 25,334 miles

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

near side steering rack gaiter deformed

off side front lower suspension arm rear most bush slight seperation

slight play to near side front top suspension mouting

Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,713 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 UOK is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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