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AJ02 TSZ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,573 mi
Last recorded6,573 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills & floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Both front & o/s/r tyre cracking perished

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 6,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills & floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Both front & o/s/r tyre cracking perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,876 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs

Fail 26 Apr 2016 4,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs

Pass 1 Sep 2015 4,547 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHING AND STARTING TO UNBOND.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND WEAK.

REAR CLOSING SILLS CORRODED.

lift in o/s/f top strut mounting.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 4,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHING AND STARTING TO UNBOND.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND WEAK.

REAR CLOSING SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,155 miles

Chassis rais corroded in places.

brake pipes corroded in places.

engine oil leaks.

nearside outersill repaired and heavily undersealed

o/s outer sill corroded and weak.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond.

o/s/r shocker damp.

rear closing sills corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Chassis rais corroded in places.

brake pipes corroded in places.

engine oil leaks.

o/s outer sill corroded and weak.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond.

o/s/r shocker damp.

rear closing sills corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2013 94,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body work in poor condition

lift in nearsi9de front top strut mounting

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside outersill corroded

rear tyres worn low

tested wet

Pass 25 Aug 2013 94,093 miles

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

body work in poor condition

lift in nearsi9de front top strut mounting

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside outersill corroded

rear tyres worn low

tested wet

Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s sill panel

heavy corrosion on n/s & o/s front floor sections

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,361 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,439 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 60,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

major oil leak

n/s/r panel damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,067 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,272 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 TSZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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