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BD52 PXU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,199 mi
Last recorded86,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 86,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,996 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,321 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,321 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,401 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,401 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,507 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,241 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,019 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 14,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 14,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 PXU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

BD52 PXU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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