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BD51 BWN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,033 mi
Last recorded43,033 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded road sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded road sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded road sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,561 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill close to mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,971 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade torn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,725 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,725 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 30,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,054 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,152 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,733 miles

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

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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BD51 BWN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD51 BWN, 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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BD51 BWN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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