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AF02 DDZ

2002 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,556 miles

both outer sills and sill lips rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,787 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,686 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 39,673 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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AF02 DDZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF02 DDZ, 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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AF02 DDZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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