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ET02 BFY

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,798 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,799 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight body damage n/s inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight body damage n/s inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,640 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls showing age related cracks

Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,581 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls showing age related cracks

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,445 miles

rear tyres showing age related cracks (no cords)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,286 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,774 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 26,464 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,213 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 BFY 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 77.8%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

ET02 BFY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is ET02 BFY safe to buy?

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