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BD51 YCJ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,166 miles

both sill to floors very rusty

both sill tops rusty

exhaust rusty

floors very rusty

n/s/f seat back nott fully locked

n/s/r sill rusty

o/s/r brake effort low

some play in front antiroll bar links

surface rust on brake pipes

wipers deteriorating

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,165 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)

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

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

both sill to floors very rusty

both sill tops rusty

exhaust rusty

floors very rusty

n/s/f seat back nott fully locked

n/s/r sill rusty

o/s/r brake effort low

rear seat base not screwed down

some play in front antiroll bar links

surface rust on brake pipes

wipers deteriorating

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s seat back not fully locking in position

n/s suspension bush cracking

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear axle bushers and shocks deteriorating

some play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,039 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s seat back not fully locking in position

n/s suspension bush cracking

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear axle bushers and shocks deteriorating

some play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,006 miles

Nearside 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)

rear shocks getting weak

sills very rusty on both sides

weak bushers in front suspension arms alowing tyres to wear on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

rear shocks getting weak

sills very rusty on both sides

weak bushers in front suspension arms alowing tyres to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 36,783 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal has slightly spongy feel

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are cracking up

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,635 miles

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

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

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 YCJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD51 YCJ, 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 YCJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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