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AO52 ZGJ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,005 mi
Last recorded73,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake application uneven

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake application uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,903 miles

Both outer sills corroded/scabby not holed.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,988 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sills corroding

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sills corroding

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,384 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 47,310 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,886 miles

Front brake discs degrading

Nearside outer sill rusted

Play in both front suspension top mountings

Power steering metal pipes rusted

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 8 Jun 2015 38,883 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs degrading

Nearside outer sill rusted

Play in both front suspension top mountings

Power steering metal pipes rusted

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,734 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,871 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking around tread

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,923 miles

Advise both front top suspension leg bushes have slight play in the

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,535 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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AO52 ZGJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO52 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

AO52 ZGJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AO52 ZGJ safe to buy?

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