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BG51 WNU

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

bonnet damaged but secures

Fail 31 May 2017 86,372 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

bonnet damaged but secures

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,585 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,735 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,273 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,182 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 WNU is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WNU, 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 BG51 WNU registered?

BG51 WNU is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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