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AJ52 HVR

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,686 mi
Last recorded78,686 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,686 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front/rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,017 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 76,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,871 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some bake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,245 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside headlight deteriorated, poor beam image

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside headlight deteriorated, poor beam image

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,304 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

4/ o/s rear sill backing becoming corroded at rear small hole

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded at center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,834 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,832 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint in steering rack. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,498 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 52,339 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,339 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,386 miles

Oil leak

nsf floor section slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsf floor section slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

gearbox oil leek

Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,428 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

gearbox oil leek

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,766 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,972 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,808 miles

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

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,444 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 15,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,745 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 HVR is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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