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AJ02 TFE

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,827 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills patchy

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,787 miles

both outer sills patchy

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,581 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 47,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,145 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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AJ02 TFE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ02 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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