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BD52 BFV

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,234 mi
Last recorded53,234 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise car has been undersealed prior to retesting

advise exhaust system starting to corrode

advise front headlight lenses are starting to deteriorating

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills are starting to corrode

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills are starting to corrode

advise slight mist from offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,234 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust system starting to corrode

advise front headlight lenses are starting to deteriorating

advise fuel tank and fuel filter rusting

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills are starting to corrode

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills are starting to corrode

advise slight mist from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,711 miles

Front slight oil misting from power steering rack

Nearside Front Outer uneven wear on the outer edge of the tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 44,711 miles

Front slight oil misting from power steering rack

Nearside Front Outer uneven wear on the outer edge of the tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 35,665 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

both top shock mounts slight movement

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear top shock mount slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,455 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

N/S/R Coil spring corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2013 27,455 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

N/S/R Coil spring corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,899 miles

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

slight play in the rack = about 10mm free play at the steering wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,615 miles

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

play in the o/s rack end socket

Fail 12 Nov 2011 18,615 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in the o/s rack end socket

Pass 13 Nov 2010 13,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 7,555 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 4,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 2,960 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 2,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 2,140 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 BFV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFV, 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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What year was BD52 BFV registered?

BD52 BFV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is BD52 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 BFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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