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BG51 WZP

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 76,188 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,283 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,972 miles

offside and nearside front discs getting worn

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,621 miles

front tyres getting low on tread. nearside front getting badly worn on inner edge. suggest replacement in near future

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,813 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 46,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,287 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 41,286 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WZP is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

BG51 WZP is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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