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BJ51 DZO

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,330 mi
Last recorded76,330 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,330 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

MILL LIGHT ON DASH

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING 165/65/13 77T

OIL ON MIN

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,758 miles

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

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

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,684 miles

Battery insecure

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,520 miles

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

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

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 DZO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ51 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

BJ51 DZO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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