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BD02 YWL

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,269 mi
Last recorded71,269 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 71,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 59,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,578 miles

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

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

rust needs addressing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,578 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rust needs addressing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,201 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,139 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,398 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 YWL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

BD02 YWL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is BD02 YWL safe to buy?

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