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AX02 BGU

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,834 mi
Last recorded11,834 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 BGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 11,828 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 4,221 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 4,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 95,195 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes coming unbounded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o\s\r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,378 miles

o\s\r tyre getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge & tracking to be done 165/60/14/h

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,176 miles

N/s/rear tyre on limit on raised tread

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

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

O/s/head lamp has condensation init

Spare tyre is a different size to others on car

Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,176 miles

N/s/rear tyre on limit on raised tread

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/head lamp has condensation init

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre is a different size to others on car

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 41,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs and pads worn low †front susp. top mounts knock

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

discs and pads worn low †front susp. top mounts knock

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 17,600 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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AX02 BGU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AX02 BGU, 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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AX02 BGU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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