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EU52 BVG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 BVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,706 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre depth low & both rears perished 165/65 13

play in steering

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,471 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 53,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,020 miles

corrosion front lower wings

corrosion to both rear/top sections of wheel arch(not within 30cm of top mount)

engine oil leak.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm and worn on inner edge.

slight free play in both front top shock mounts.

small split n/s/f outer cv boot.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to both rear/top sections of wheel arch(not within 30cm of top mount)

engine oil leak.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm and worn on inner edge.

slight free play in both front top shock mounts.

small split n/s/f outer cv boot.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts hoses light perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

both inner and outer sill panels corroded in various places but not holed yet

slight movement offside front inner steering rack joint

under both rear wheel arches corrosion but not considered to be structural

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,960 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts hoses light perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

both inner and outer sill panels corroded in various places but not holed yet

slight movement offside front inner steering rack joint

under both rear wheel arches corrosion but not considered to be structural

Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,515 miles

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

corrosion under wheel arch nearside rear may need attention next mot

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,515 miles

corrosion under wheel arch nearside rear may need attention next mot

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,385 miles

both n/s and o/s outer sills very rusty.

both rear tyres cracks/perished.

dent in n/s/r wheel rim.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor.

very rusty around petrol flap area.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both outer sill panels heavily corroded within perscribed areas of seat belt anchorage and front and rear suspension mountings not excessive enough to fail but suspect will need attention before next mot

rear wiper blade heavily split

spare tyre low on edges 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,230 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,292 miles

marks on n/s/f tyre outer side wall used as spare?

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

vehicle sills rust/corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

marks on n/s/f tyre outer side wall used as spare?

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

vehicle sills rust/corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,267 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,399 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 BVG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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