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2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 BGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,555 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack leaking (2.3 (a) (i))

Front top strut mount has play

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Rear both rear suspension arm bushes have play

Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front panel inadiquitly repaired panel secures latch (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack leaking (2.3 (a) (i))

Front top strut mount has play

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Rear both rear suspension arm bushes have play

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,625 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,623 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,326 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,985 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body work damage to near side rear side panal

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,985 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body work damage to near side rear side panal

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,960 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,813 miles

front reg plate slight cracked+damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 26,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate slight cracked+damaged

offside rear tyre has a slight cracks to outer side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,789 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls/edge of tread area

brake pedal travel low

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on sidewall

offside outer front steering rack gaitor clip broken but still securing gaitor

Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,898 miles

movement in nsf suspension leg top mount

Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 5,140 miles

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

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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EU52 BGV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EU52 BGV, 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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EU52 BGV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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