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AJ52 VTM

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

906,243 mi
Last recorded906,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 906,243 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM AND SLIGHTLY BENT

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,616 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MIDDLE OF OUTER SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM AND SLIGHTLY BENT

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,577 miles

155/65R13 FRONTS

165/65R13 REARS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER REAR VOID BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

155/65R13 FRONTS

165/65R13 REARS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,795 miles

various corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

various corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,937 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,262 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 VTM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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