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AJ52 JDX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,103 miles

front and rear axles have different tyre sizes

p.a.s steering leaking, advise repairing

rear axle bushes worn

some rust places underside

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn

p.a.s steering leaking, advise repairing

rear axle bushes worn

some rust places underside

spare tyre defective

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,761 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

sills and chassis rusting

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,120 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

sills and chassis rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,644 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 16,619 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wheel allign incorrect

Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,641 miles

slight play in n/s/f top shock mount

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 5,287 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 5,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 5,105 miles

Both front suspension mountings have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2008 4,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 4,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 4,010 miles

offside wiper blade leaves a couple of lines on screen

slight freeplay nearside front top shock absorber mount when in wheel free position

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 JDX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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