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AG52 ZSF

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 87,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 87,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 83,476 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 83,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Edge worn on tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Offside Front Inner edge worn on tyre.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Fail 23 May 2017 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Edge worn on tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Offside Front Inner edge worn on tyre.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill to rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure bench (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking/ perishing slightly (BUDGET - 165/65/13

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge (BUDGET - 165/65/13: advise to replace

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill to rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge (BUDGET - 165/65/13: advise to replace

Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheelarch trim (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot pan/ chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,380 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,006 miles

slight play in front top mounts

slight under body corrosion & previous welding to sill carried out

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in front top susp. mounts

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,617 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r top coil spring broken

play in front top susp. mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,308 miles

o/s front wheel arch insecure/ clipps broken.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak / thermostat housing gasket.

o/s front wheel arch insecure/ clipps broken.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,758 miles

slight weep around power steering pump & pipes.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 56,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight weep around power steering pump & pipes.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,749 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 20 Oct 2008 51,990 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,990 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Power steering metal pressure pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,532 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,709 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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AG52 ZSF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AG52 ZSF, 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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AG52 ZSF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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