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ET02 BCV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,380 mi
Last recorded65,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 BCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 65,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,822 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 59,093 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 54,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,585 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear axle bushes slighty worn

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,031 miles

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

offside front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,177 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 21 Jun 2011 43,177 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,651 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,691 miles

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in sidewall and tread pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,194 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 16,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 BCV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BCV, 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 ET02 BCV registered?

ET02 BCV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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