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AJ52 ORU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,333 mi
Last recorded51,333 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,333 miles

Has a temp repair tro sharfpe edges onOSF wing

Fail 12 Feb 2020 51,332 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure OS hinge very loose! (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Has a temp repair tro sharfpe edges onOSF wing

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded and holed, close to prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded and holed, close to prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,953 miles

Both top mounts have play

Front hubs corroded

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

Slight play rear axle bushes

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor plan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor plan (2.4.A.3)

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

Both top mounts have play

Front hubs corroded

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

Slight play rear axle bushes

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,246 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in nearside sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle mounting points (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,477 miles

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,477 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer sills and floor pan corroded

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,559 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,796 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,131 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 35,143 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ORU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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