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BD52 PZJ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,422 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bad oil leak

both outer sills corroded

brake fluid level very low

front pads worn low and discs corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres worm close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,834 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear beam axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,146 miles

both front top strut mounts have movment

Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,989 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 29,821 miles

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

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

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 PZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 PZJ registered?

BD52 PZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is BD52 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 PZJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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