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AD02 OJX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,721 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

front discs and pads 75% worn. advise front discs and pads

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,721 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

front discs and pads 75% worn. advise front discs and pads

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,575 miles

lift in nearside and offside front top suspension mountings but not exceeding 10mm

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside front tyre out of shape and fairly deep cuts to tread

Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

lift in nearside and offside front top suspension mountings but not exceeding 10mm

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside front tyre out of shape and fairly deep cuts to tread

Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak

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

both front tyres close to the limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,496 miles

rear tyres perished.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front inner brake pads wearing thin.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,149 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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AD02 OJX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD02 OJX, 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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AD02 OJX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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