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AK52 OFD

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,324 mi
Last recorded58,324 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 OFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is slightly damaged to the side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre is lightly cracking

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 57,007 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,889 miles

Both outer sills corroded some areas repaired

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,147 miles

2x rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not showing the ply cords

Fail 9 Jan 2015 54,129 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

2x rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not showing the ply cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,619 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low.

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low.

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,649 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,954 miles

Both offside tyres deterioating

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,810 miles

Both back seats down so could not check rear seatbelts

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center rear view mirror missing

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,595 miles

Front 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)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,504 miles

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

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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AK52 OFD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK52 OFD, 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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AK52 OFD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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