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BD52 RLZ

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,994 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 76,994 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,195 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 525,480 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,338 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,644 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,785 miles

slight play in both sides front strut top mountings.

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 RLZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

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

Is BD52 RLZ safe to buy?

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