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AD51 EWM

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,150 mi
Last recorded44,150 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,002 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,840 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both outer sills and sill lips rusting badly in places

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill area

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

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

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

Offside outer sill rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight rusting to outer sills and sill lips

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,965 miles

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

slight rusting both outer sills and sill lips

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both outer sills and sill lips started to rust in places

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,648 miles

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

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

slight rusting on both outer sill and sill lips

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,648 miles

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

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

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

slight rusting on both outer sill and sill lips

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,015 miles

slight rusting on both outer sills and sill lips

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,374 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 6,559 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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AD51 EWM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD51 EWM, 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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AD51 EWM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AD51 EWM safe to buy?

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