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BD52 BVX

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

front number plate minor damage

Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate minor damage

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,858 miles

Offside oil leak

near side rear brakes low

Fail 28 Nov 2015 65,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside oil leak

near side rear brakes low

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,854 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,404 miles

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis slighly corroded

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis slighly corroded

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 22 Dec 2008 47,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 41,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,380 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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 BVX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

BD52 BVX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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