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AJ52 UCM

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,176 mi
Last recorded24,176 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 14,200 miles

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

movement in rack on n/s iner joint worn ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,836 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 8,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 3,647 miles

n/s front floor weak due to rust

Fail 17 Jan 2012 3,600 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet hard to open

n/s front floor weak due to rust

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,964 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 96,826 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,951 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 83,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,174 miles

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,047 miles

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

ADVISE : EXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN.

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSAION TOP MOUNTINGS WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,897 miles

Both wiper blades are torn. Both rear tyres are cracked. Slight play in front suspension top mounts. Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush is seperating from backing.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,952 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

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 UCM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2002.

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