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BG51 WFH

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,014 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing close to fuel filler cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheelarch to monocock chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,610 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot has corrosion under carpet. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,610 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Around fuel cap. (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot has corrosion under carpet. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,052 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,760 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,680 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,317 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,106 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,800 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 38,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,472 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 175,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,524 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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BG51 WFH is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG51 WFH, 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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BG51 WFH is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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