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AJ52 GCV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,430 mi
Last recorded92,430 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 92,430 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

nearside front top suspension mouting has movement

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 92,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

nearside front top suspension mouting has movement

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,889 miles

o/s rear spring corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 75,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,709 miles

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

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

o/s head lamp condensation

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,652 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking around edges

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,652 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking around edges

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,695 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,374 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre splitting on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,921 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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AJ52 GCV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ52 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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