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A18 BYJ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,669 mi
Last recorded67,669 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,669 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,669 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,526 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 58,085 miles

N/S Outer sill coroded.

O/S Outer sill coroded.

O/S and N/S Front floors coroded.

Power steering pipes coroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,019 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,621 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,273 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,447 miles

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

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

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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A18 BYJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 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 A18 BYJ, 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 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 BYJ registered?

A18 BYJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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