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BJ51 DXH

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 DXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 75,800 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc worn

nearside and offside sils surface rust not resulting in holes

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,807 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,796 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 39,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,560 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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BJ51 DXH is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ51 DXH, 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 BJ51 DXH registered?

BJ51 DXH is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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