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BG51 WTJ

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,312 mi
Last recorded93,312 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 93,312 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,045 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,043 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,314 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,803 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,901 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly adrift.

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,701 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,864 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,908 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,908 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,075 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,993 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,334 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 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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