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AE52 MZO

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,228 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fuel filter slightly corroded

offside & nearside front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (meets pass criteria but dangerous to drive)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,154 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,152 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,816 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 50,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 50,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,820 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 Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2013 48,820 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 48,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 47,865 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 46,869 miles

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush seperating

slight play in nearside front supension leg top mounting

Pass 11 May 2009 45,349 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the limit

o/s/f tyre is approaching the limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,102 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,859 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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AE52 MZO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE52 MZO, 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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AE52 MZO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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