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AG51 HBC

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 HBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,769 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking through corrosion (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

extensive work has been carried out to off side vehicle structure but unable to determine if repair is effective

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,306 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,798 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,563 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,756 miles

All Tyres on 1.6mm Legal Limit

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All Tyres on 1.6mm Legal Limit

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,001 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inside face.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,796 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,236 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 34,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,054 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 22,687 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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AG51 HBC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AG51 HBC, 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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AG51 HBC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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