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AJ52 VTG

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,169 mi
Last recorded47,169 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,169 miles

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

front bumper damaged

play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,153 miles

1. Slight wear in nearside of steering rack. 2. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low.

4. Rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,641 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,641 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,081 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,946 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 29,925 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

strong advise bolt as marked with yellow chalk on n/s rear suspension loose tighten as soon as possible

Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 22,621 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Offside 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 VTG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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