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BJ51 DZC

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

1,268 mi
Last recorded1,268 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 DZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 1,268 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 1,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,931 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn slight

Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear axle bushes worn slight

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,965 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,565 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,390 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,000 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,106 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,879 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 DZC is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black 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 DZC, 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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What year was BJ51 DZC registered?

BJ51 DZC is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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