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ET02 BFE

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,514 miles

front tyres worn to excess and perished

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

rear floorpans corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn to excess and perished

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

rear floorpans corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,640 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,223 miles

both inner sills rusty and weak

near side outer sill rusty and weak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both inner sills rusty and weak

near side outer sill rusty and weak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 37,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 12,752 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 BFE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET02 BFE registered?

ET02 BFE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is ET02 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 BFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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