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BD52 RFJ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,025 mi
Last recorded52,025 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Lower inner and outer sill - rusting

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,185 miles

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

advise drivers wiper blade

headlamp switch bit stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak on clutch pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak on clutch pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,633 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 17,919 miles

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

n/s/f tyre out of round

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,919 miles

n/s/f tyre out of round

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 RFJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

BD52 RFJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BD52 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 RFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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