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AJ52 UZS

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,366 miles

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

rust settling to all under body

service and parking brake just meet requirements

work has been carried out under chassis and under sealer has been applied

Fail 23 Jul 2016 100,366 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rust settling to all under body

service and parking brake just meet requirements

work has been carried out under chassis and under sealer has been applied

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,319 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both N/S & O/S Sills on Front Section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion A Pillar (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure Rusting (6.2.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching Front Wheel Liners Both Sides on Full Lock (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,248 miles

Oil leak

os/r axle bush detoriated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight detoriation rear axle bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,875 miles

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and on sills

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and on sills

very strong electical burning smell from engine bay

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2009 35,997 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2008 30,157 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,157 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 24,838 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR WIPER NOT CLEARING

Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,648 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BADLY DAMAGED. FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 18,648 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BADLY DAMAGED. FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 UZS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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