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AJ52 RCU

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,660 mi
Last recorded78,660 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,520 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on thread

Fail 15 May 2017 78,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracked on thread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 72,810 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,033 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,033 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 13 Jan 2012 45,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,803 miles

o/s/r/ and n/s/r tyres slightly perished on tread area.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,968 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 15,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,159 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 RCU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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