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ET02 BCO

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,684 mi
Last recorded18,684 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 BCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,684 miles

Both front inner tie rods have play, but are not resulting in excessive free play presently

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

Offside rear sidelight considerably brighter than nearside

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle mounting bolts loose/ cross-threaded and not secured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to seat mount x 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front inner tie rods have play, but are not resulting in excessive free play presently

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

Offside rear sidelight considerably brighter than nearside

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 12,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 12,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,571 miles

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edge/worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 6,559 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edge/worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,592 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,560 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 68,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 14 Jul 2007 51,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 23,477 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit(1.6mm)and worn on both edges.

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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ET02 BCO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET02 BCO, 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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ET02 BCO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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