MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Large hole upper inner side rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner silk/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front seat belt prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all brake pipe corroded
all fuel pipe and fuel filter are corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front seat belt prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all brake pipe corroded
all fuel pipe and fuel filter are corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill and floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill and floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings on the front sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly adrift.
Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
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BG51 WTJ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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