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BD52 PYS

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 86,665 miles

corrosion to sills and floor

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2019 86,641 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills and floor

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,270 miles

corrosion to sills, body and chassis

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,270 miles

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

corrosion to sills, body and chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,555 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

corrosion to sills and chassis

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

corrosion to sills and chassis

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 10 May 2016 79,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,292 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,167 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,164 miles

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

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

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 68,641 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 68,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 61,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 57,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 57,634 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,244 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,494 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,395 miles

Front pads getting low

N/s/f top shock absorber mount slight play

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,395 miles

Front pads getting low

N/s/f top shock absorber mount slight play

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 PYS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

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

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