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BD02 YRO

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 YRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management warning light on

offside rear tyre heavily perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,304 miles

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

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

nearside axle bush has slight movement

offside axle bush has slight movement

Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 69,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,596 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 59,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,762 miles

accident damage eveident panels insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2008 48,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

accident damage eveident panels insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,491 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,491 miles

front pads 60% worn

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,520 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,490 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall slight cracks

Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in front top shock mounts

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 YRO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

BD02 YRO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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