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BD52 BCF

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,992 miles

both rear brake hoses are cracked and perished

n/s and the o/s outer sills are rusty

n/s front brake hose is cracked and perished

n/s rear road wheel is slightly distorted

o/s rear inner sill is rusty

o/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

oil leak

slight play in the n/s and the o/s rear axle bushes

slight play in the o/s front top suspension mount

small chips in the windscreen

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 May 2014 69,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake hoses are cracked and perished

n/s and the o/s outer sills are rusty

n/s front brake hose is cracked and perished

n/s rear road wheel is slightly distorted

o/s rear inner sill is rusty

o/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

oil leak

slight play in the n/s and the o/s rear axle bushes

slight play in the o/s front top suspension mount

small chips in the windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,726 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f drive/shaft rubbing on drop link

n/s/f has sustained damage to suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,062 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BCF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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