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EU52 BSY

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,876 mi
Last recorded44,876 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 44,876 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,608 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive partially obscured by inner wing liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion detected at both sides outer body sill sections

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2019 38,662 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,427 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,461 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber losing damping effect

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,583 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,150 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,983 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,935 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

WEAR IN N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,254 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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EU52 BSY is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BSY, 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 EU52 BSY registered?

EU52 BSY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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