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BD52 PXN

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 93,499 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,539 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,790 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint RACK (2.3.3b)

RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,999 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,999 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,124 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (REAR) END (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,123 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY SILL + SURROUNDING AREAS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE MOUNTING CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (REAR) END (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,295 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

RUST STARTING WITHIN VEHICLE

Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,295 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

RUST STARTING WITHIN VEHICLE

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,681 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

RUSTY VEHICLE

Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,681 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

RUSTY VEHICLE

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,370 miles

both front tyres very low

getting rusty

movement in both front arb links

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,227 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,575 miles

lift in front & rear top mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,988 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 33,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,000 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 27,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 PXN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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