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BD02 YLE

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 91,900 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front faxable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded and loose

Offside Rear q panel corrosion near petrol flap

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 May 2019 88,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle bushes worn o/s & n/s

Fail 13 May 2019 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle bushes worn o/s & n/s

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,428 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,727 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded on seal

offside mirror taped secure

Fail 21 Mar 2015 58,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded on seal

offside mirror taped secure

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,650 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,427 miles

centre exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriating

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,180 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES BOTH SCRUBBING ON OTER EDGES OF TREAD AREAS.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,113 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 40,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,590 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,060 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 YLE 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 70%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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