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AF02 DEU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 64,339 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side inner sills all the way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 48,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,434 miles

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

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

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 33,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,889 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 31,886 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 30,246 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 28,489 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,581 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 18 May 2010 22,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,656 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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AF02 DEU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF02 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 DEU registered?

AF02 DEU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AF02 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 DEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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