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AD02 TZJ

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

nearside sill repair undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2016 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,199 miles

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

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

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

weld repair covered in thick under seal at time of retest

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-65-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front headlamp top bracket fractured

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit,shows severe wear to its inner shoulder and a nail to its outer shoulder

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front headlamp top bracket fractured

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit,shows severe wear to its inner shoulder and a nail to its outer shoulder

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,639 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r shocker weak performance

rust patch & small hole in upper section of off side sill

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,639 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/r shocker weak performance

rust patch & small hole in upper section of off side sill

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,749 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 35,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,677 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 31,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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 TZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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