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2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 83,810 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 82,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,897 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 80,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,157 miles

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

play in top shocker bushes advise

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,157 miles

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

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

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

play in top shocker bushes advise

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,992 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension legs slight play(top bushes)

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre slight cracks in the tread

rear suspension legs slight play(top bushes)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension legs slight play(top bushes)

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre slight cracks in the tread

rear suspension legs slight play(top bushes)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,940 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 57,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

battery strap broken

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,585 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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BD52 BBF 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 BD52 BBF, 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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BD52 BBF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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