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AJ52 NBF

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,645 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,551 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

door sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 70,266 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,852 miles

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front floor sectiond corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

front bumper cracked

outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear footbarke requires adjustment or repair

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013 63,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front floor sectiond corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

front bumper cracked

outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear footbarke requires adjustment or repair

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front bumper cracked

movement in front top mounts

o/s/f lower arm inner bush split

pin hole in o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,619 miles

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front bumper cracked

movement in front top mounts

o/s/f lower arm inner bush split

pin hole in o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,793 miles

stone chips in windscreen

corrosion to underside of vehicle and both outer sills

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre age craccking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sump rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front chassis legs corroded

general corrosion to floor pan

interior rear view mirror missing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,534 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,614 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,614 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,412 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 19,412 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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 NBF 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 66.7%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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