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AX52 BUV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,794 mi
Last recorded89,794 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill weakened- not yet holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill weakened but not yet holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 87,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel arch before brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner sill weakened but not yet holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,836 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,792 miles

N/s/r tyre outter sidewall starting to perish slightly.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,688 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 BUV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

AX52 BUV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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