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AX02 BVJ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 96,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 96,597 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 92,430 miles

Both outer sills and adjoining areas corroded, quite thin in places.

Metal brake pipe to offside rear corroded near limit.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside rear brake hose perished/cracked near limit.

Fail 10 May 2012 92,417 miles

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

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

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

Both outer sills and adjoining areas corroded, quite thin in places.

Metal brake pipe to offside rear corroded near limit.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside rear brake hose perished/cracked near limit.

Pass 4 May 2011 91,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 79,677 miles

General areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive.

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2009 70,182 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 70,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,000 miles

both outer sil's corrroded

front brake disc's worn

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn/ cracking

offside front brake hose has slight cut (not showing cords)

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear tyre's slightly perished on side wall's

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight misting of oil around steering rack

wiper's slightly poor condition

Fail 23 May 2008 62,000 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

165/65r13

both outer sil's corrroded

front brake disc's worn

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn/ cracking

offside front brake hose has slight cut (not showing cords)

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear tyre's slightly perished on side wall's

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight misting of oil around steering rack

spare new

wiper's slightly poor condition

Pass 1 May 2007 51,664 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Fail 1 May 2007 51,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,242 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 BVJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BVJ, 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 AX02 BVJ registered?

AX02 BVJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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