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BD51 YRX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,156 mi
Last recorded7,156 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 7,133 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded entire outer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 2,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 95,711 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,745 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes worn but not seriously weakened

corrosion to all perscribed areas not considered excessive

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 28 May 2010 82,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 58,497 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres perrishing

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,497 miles

rear tyres perrishing

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,330 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 YRX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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