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AJ51 VNX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,985 mi
Last recorded37,985 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill complete front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,052 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear 1/4 sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,778 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded in places

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to chassis in various places

Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills slightly corroded in places

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to chassis in various places

Pass 30 May 2018 26,287 miles

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise in top bearing no play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 26,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure play between uj and rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise in top bearing no play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 23,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,930 miles

front inner wings corroded

front suspension noisy

rack weeping

Fail 28 Jan 2016 22,926 miles

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

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

front inner wings corroded

front suspension noisy

rack weeping

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,642 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn badly

front inner wings rusty and weak

rear view mirror missing

steering rack weeping

Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,267 miles

front discs rusty

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,618 miles

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

lower arm arm bushes splitting out

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 19,251 miles

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

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

lower arm bushes worn badly

offside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,251 miles

lower arm bushes worn badly

offside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,299 miles

front wiper blades worn

higher than normal rear brake inbalance

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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AJ51 VNX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ51 VNX, 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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AJ51 VNX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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