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BG51 WFO

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,155 mi
Last recorded66,155 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,155 miles

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

small hole in o/s outer sill

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,724 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)

slightn play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,106 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,165 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 WFO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 WFO registered?

BG51 WFO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is BG51 WFO safe to buy?

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