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AO52 XZD

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,170 mi
Last recorded73,170 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,170 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,169 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

battery insecure

general corrosion ast underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

battery insecure

general corrosion ast underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,798 miles

bonnet strut is missing.

bothside front tyres inner shoulder tread is on the limit.

rear brake are noise on application.

small amount of oil around power steering pump.

spare wheel is in poor condition the wall is badly cracked.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,798 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

bonnet strut is missing.

bothside front tyres inner shoulder tread is on the limit.

offside front braake horse is perishing.

rear brake are noise on application.

small amount of oil around power steering pump.

spare wheel is in poor condition the wall is badly cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,645 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing.

Screenwash reservoir cap is missing.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,531 miles

Front brakes are out of balance by 21% (max limit for MOT is 25%)

Nearside front lower wishbone inner bush is split badly.

Offside front lower wishbone inner bush is starting to split.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,316 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,298 miles

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

Front brakes are out of balance close to mot limit.

Offside front tyre is fairly worn at inner edge.

Red hazzard switch button is missing, although switch still works.

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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AO52 XZD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO52 XZD, 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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What year was AO52 XZD registered?

AO52 XZD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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