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AD51 XAH

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,356 mi
Last recorded67,356 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XAH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2020 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper incomplete

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

general under carriage corrosion

oil leak

p/s fluid low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,019 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,577 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front lower seat belt mount (floor) (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat base (6.2.A.1)

Offside wiper blade split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,748 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

nearside front chassis corroding

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in offside rear axle bush

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

both outer sills corroding

nearside front chassis corroding

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,797 miles

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

both rear tyres deterioating

nearside front chassis corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres deterioating

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,054 miles

n/s front chassis showing signs of corrosion o/k at test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight 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 26 Jan 2011 37,672 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,640 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,632 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,573 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 14,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 6,476 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 XAH is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD51 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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