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ET02 BFN

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,343 mi
Last recorded34,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 34,339 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in various areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in various areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in various areas (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,014 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 18,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 12,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 2,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 2,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 93,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear bumper loose

Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,212 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,890 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 81,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,448 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,395 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 BFN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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