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AE02 FSD

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,989 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 84,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 84,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,692 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion around rear chassis,rear inner sills,front floors

Fail 6 Aug 2016 76,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion around rear chassis,rear inner sills,front floors

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 65,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level below min

front brake hoses pershing

osr tyre perishing

Fail 31 May 2014 65,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level below minimum

osr tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,349 miles

ns and os outer sills corroding

ns wing mirror damaged

nsf sub-frame mounting point corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,008 miles

both font brake discs geting thin

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

ns and os outer sill starting to corrode

nsf wiper spliting ..osf just clearing windscreen

rear brakes slightly out of balance ..os low

slight play in nsf and osf top strut mounts

Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both font brake discs geting thin

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

ns and os outer sill starting to corrode

nsf tyre worn on legal limit

nsf wiper spliting ..osf just clearing windscreen

rear brakes slightly out of balance ..os low

slight play in nsf and osf top strut mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 36,878 miles

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

play in nsf and osf top strut mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,185 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,182 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,027 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,345 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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AE02 FSD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE02 FSD, 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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AE02 FSD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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