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BD02 YUW

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,436 miles

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r quarter panel has slight corrosion

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering n/s/f (suspect rack end)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering n/s/f (suspect rack end)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,821 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,778 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 55,394 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outersills

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,359 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,288 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,088 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 YUW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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