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AP02 HFW

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,021 mi
Last recorded50,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,021 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

splits in wiper blades

Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,703 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,477 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to the sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/side of chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear small hole (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,837 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Doorsill (6.1.B.2)

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

Underbody has light surface corrosion generally

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,426 miles

general under body corrsion

Pass 29 May 2014 21,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 17,806 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,204 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 12,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 12,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,660 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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AP02 HFW 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 AP02 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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