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AX52 BUO

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 138,630 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r coil spring is corroded

o/s sill and various points of body have corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

rear axle bushes have play

Fail 14 May 2013 138,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS ARE POOR - HEAVILY CORRODED !

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front inner pads appear to be wearing low ?

n/s/r coil spring is corroded

o/s sill and various points of body have corrosion

o/s/f brake is biding slightly

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

rear axle bushes have play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 133,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 133,254 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,299 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,492 miles

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

neaside and offside front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

neaside and offside front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,809 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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AX52 BUO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX52 BUO, 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 AX52 BUO registered?

AX52 BUO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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