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BD51 XTB

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,652 mi
Last recorded47,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XTB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,652 miles

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre splitting outer wall (on limit)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 35,621 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 25,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,165 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 15,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,240 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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BD51 XTB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 XTB registered?

BD51 XTB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is BD51 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XTB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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