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AP02 DJZ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 97,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mounts. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and o/s front floor pan corroded within 30cm of front suspension mount. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear, inner and outer sills corroded at rear axle mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s front tyre nearing limits and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,690 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2015 73,900 miles

As per failure.

Fail 19 May 2015 73,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulge.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,157 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 31,944 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are beginning to split

corrosion started on o/s outer sill

Fail 1 May 2012 31,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are beginning to split

corrosion started on o/s outer sill

Pass 4 May 2011 23,357 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,342 miles

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

n/s rack boot loose on shaft

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 18,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 16,152 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AP02 DJZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP02 DJZ, 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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AP02 DJZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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