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AJ52 EXN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 EXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 71,230 miles

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

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

minor corrosion offside rear chassis leg

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 70,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1061 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded high pressure (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left.165.60.14h (4.1.E.1)

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

minor corrosion offside rear chassis leg

Pass 8 May 2015 64,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,803 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre flat

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,344 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wishbone bushes worn

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,002 miles

165/60r14

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

nearside rear tyre slight damage on saide wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front top suspension mountings

play in nearside rear top suspension mounting

Fail 6 Feb 2013 55,002 miles

165/60r14

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

nearside rear tyre slight damage on saide wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front top suspension mountings

play in nearside rear top suspension mounting

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,731 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 3 Feb 2011 47,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,560 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,336 miles

n/s & o/s front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,419 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,419 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,881 miles

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

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

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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AJ52 EXN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ52 EXN, 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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AJ52 EXN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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