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BD02 YOJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,020 mi
Last recorded37,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,020 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,653 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 34,646 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 33,703 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 32,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 32,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 31,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 29,298 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 29,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 27,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,556 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 12 May 2010 24,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 22,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 22,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,966 miles

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

footbrake near end of working travel

Pass 9 May 2007 17,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 14,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 14,309 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 YOJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD02 YOJ, 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 BD02 YOJ registered?

BD02 YOJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 YOJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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