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AP02 OHC

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,611 mi
Last recorded94,611 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

General corrosion

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight power steering leak

Vehicle undersealed in places

Pass 19 May 2014 94,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight dampness steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,716 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,711 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,692 miles

slight play o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,389 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,923 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside trackrod

Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,022 miles

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

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

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 OHC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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