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BG51 WWM

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,170 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

tail gate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,988 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,988 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,833 miles

n/s/r tyre has puncture/underinflated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre has puncture/underinflated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,097 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front lower arm bushes started to perish

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front lower arm bushes started to perish

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 18,813 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 WWM is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WWM, 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 WWM is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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