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ET02 BCU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 BCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,272 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

nearside and offside rear foot brake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,044 miles

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

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

rear foot brake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,905 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing from the edges +tyre wearing low

oil leaks from rocker cover gasket

rear reg plate has a slight crack

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,389 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

clutch worn and slipping

o/s/f suspension bush starting to split

slight play in suspension strut top mounts

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

clutch worn and slipping

o/s/f suspension bush starting to split

slight play in suspension strut top mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,230 miles

int. mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2011 25,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

int. mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre outter wall cut

Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 15,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BCU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET02 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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