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AD52 AOX

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,974 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,919 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,917 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,893 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,925 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

both front discs rusty

play in offside front inner steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 23 Dec 2010 59,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

bad cracking in both rear tyres

both front discs rusty

play in offside front inner steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,863 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,783 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,851 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,772 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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AD52 AOX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AD52 AOX, 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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What year was AD52 AOX registered?

AD52 AOX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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