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BD52 BYP

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,476 miles

Oil leak ()

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,434 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust being detached at front (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,654 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,925 miles

engine oil level is considerably overfilled

nearside front tyre has worn unevenly on tread

offside outer sill panel corroding

oil leak from engine area

Fail 31 May 2013 69,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level is considerably overfilled

offside front and nearside front brake pads low

offside front tyre has worn unevenly on tread

offside outer sill panel corroding

oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil sump corroding

nearside front outer sill panel is corroding

nearside outer sill panel is corroding

offside outer sill panel is corroding

oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Jun 2012 66,120 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil sump corroding

nearside front outer sill panel is corroding

nearside outer sill panel is corroding

offside outer sill panel is corroding

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,500 miles

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

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

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

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,905 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,819 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,986 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 BYP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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