MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Pad wear sensor wiring broken.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust back box outerskin corroded.
Rear Exhaust clamp missing.
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Pad wear sensor wiring broken.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust back box outerskin corroded.
Rear Exhaust clamp missing.
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers out of water (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split / smearing screen 14'' 24'' flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f -- o/s/f both front tyres worn to excess on inner edges of tread / loss of tread pattern / bald / smooth / / very close to breaking through to cords 175 / 65 / 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear bump stops inside rear coil springs loose / moving about / adise attention
engine oil level very low / topped up 1.5 lts
exhaust system corroded / ex back box outer casing very heavily corroded / becoming split / flaking
o/s wiper arm linkage worn to excess / excessive movement / play in movement of arm / close to catching n/s wiper / strong advise attention to rectify
slight binding on o/s/f brake / slight imbalance in operation / advise attention
underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front wiper blades smearing the screen
Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front wiper blades smearing the screen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Offside Front Pad sensor is not connected to brake pad.
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
rear section of exhaust corroded
3 wheel trims fitted. NSF inspected.
Boot space full of personal items unable to make full inspection of the area.
Exhaust back box corroded but not allowing flow of gases.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Upper Shock anchorage bush deteriorated allowing side to side movement of suspension leg.
Oil leak Front driveshaft seal leaking ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm minimum legal limit.
Nail in off side front,off side rear and near side rear tyre treads
Off side wiper rubbing .
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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BF61 HWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 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 BF61 HWU, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BF61 HWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.
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