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AE52 SHX

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,445 mi
Last recorded50,445 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 50,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 50,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,160 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have movement when vehicle raised

Both sills corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 49,153 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipe/hose mount in wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front suspension top mounts have movement when vehicle raised

Both sills corroded

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,512 miles

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

both sills corroded at front

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,398 miles

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

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

both outer sills at front corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,243 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 18,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,624 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 12,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

splits in side of tread on off side front and both rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2005 8,857 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 8,857 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 SHX 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 71.4%.

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 SHX, 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 AE52 SHX registered?

AE52 SHX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 SHX safe to buy?

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