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AP02 BJE

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play at o/s top strut mount

Fail 9 Sep 2025 59,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged notch in side wall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper in wheel arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode (front)

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,469 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 54,703 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,318 miles

items removed from screen.

nsf lower arm rear bush starting to perish/ separate.

oil misting engine area.

set headlights to zero setting.

welding repairs have been carried out but coated with underseal which is still wet.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (very front of sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of drivers rear seat bolt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

items removed from screen.

nsf lower arm rear bush starting to perish/ separate.

oil misting engine area.

set headlights to zero setting.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak engine area.

osf brake flexi starting to split/ perish.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 26 May 2017 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked and showing white light. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak engine area.

osf brake flexi starting to split/ perish.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,090 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2015 43,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 37,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,936 miles

Rear tyres are cracked on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,349 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,576 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 20,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,944 miles

service brake only just passed 51% (minimum required 50%)

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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AP02 BJE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP02 BJE, 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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AP02 BJE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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