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AE02 YTX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,518 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp aims on lower limit

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,100 miles

Both nearside wheel rims damaged.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,100 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both nearside wheel rims damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,513 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 61,498 miles

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,754 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,696 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 YTX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AE02 YTX, 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 AE02 YTX registered?

AE02 YTX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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