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BD52 BTU

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,597 mi
Last recorded69,597 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,521 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

advance corrosion to both sills

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,958 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 21 Nov 2013 58,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 54,104 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,448 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,448 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,778 miles

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

suspension drops in MOT jacking position

Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

suspension drops in MOT jacking position

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,284 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,360 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,866 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 25,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding 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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BD52 BTU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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