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BK52 GZM

2002 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,229 mi
Last recorded81,229 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Ford K46,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GZM
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,229 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,006 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 71,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 61,107 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,106 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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BK52 GZM is a 2002 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 46,743 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 GZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK52 GZM registered?

BK52 GZM is a 2002 Ford K, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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