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ET02 BEJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,754 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 65,744 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,738 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,311 miles

o/s front inner wing corroded.

various chassis & floor corrosion.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front inner wing corroded.

various chassis & floor corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 44,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,943 miles

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

corrosion to both front chassis rails,offside front floor pan,and heavy corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch and front subframe mount

nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

nearside rear inner sill rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,354 miles

offside front lower arm bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,755 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 22,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 11,744 miles

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 BEJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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