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AJ02 RDZ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,025 mi
Last recorded75,025 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,025 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,025 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber monting split

Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber monting split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,177 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,009 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

neaside front caliper sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,022 miles

Wear present in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Wear present in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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AJ02 RDZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ02 RDZ, 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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AJ02 RDZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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