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BD02 RNJ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,911 mi
Last recorded36,911 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,911 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 36,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,468 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,360 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2016 33,492 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 31,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 30,408 miles

front tyres on 3mms.

Pass 21 May 2013 28,254 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mms.

Pass 24 May 2012 26,517 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,910 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 19,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,047 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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BD02 RNJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD02 RNJ, 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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BD02 RNJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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