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BD52 PZL

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,869 mi
Last recorded60,869 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,220 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,791 miles

wiper blades could be better

Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,912 miles

advise clutch slave feed pipe damp

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s wheel rims damaged

advise n/s/f tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise play in strut top mounts front and rear

strong advise o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise clutch slave feed pipe damp

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s wheel rims damaged

advise n/s/f tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise play in strut top mounts front and rear

strong advise o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,027 miles

advise clutch slave feed pipe damp

advise o/s outer sill corroded near seat belt mount area

advise play in front strut tops

strong advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,027 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise brake fluid level getting low

advise clutch slave feed pipe damp

advise o/s outer sill corroded near seat belt mount area

advise play in front strut tops

strong advise front discs lipped and worn (possibly below min thickness)

strong advise front pads on the limit at time of test

strong advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,568 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 PZL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PZL, 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 PZL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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