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BD52 RJJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,571 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 47,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,515 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 33,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 29,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,155 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,359 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 22,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,126 miles

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

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 RJJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

BD52 RJJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BD52 RJJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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