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SH52 BUU

2002 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford K46,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 BUU
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,892 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 48,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,998 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 38,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 30,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,123 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 22,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 22,790 miles

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot insecure

spare tyre split to canvas on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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SH52 BUU is a 2002 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 46,743 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH52 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH52 BUU?

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What year was SH52 BUU registered?

SH52 BUU is a 2002 Ford K, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SH52 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 BUU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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