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AP02 YFS

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,543 mi
Last recorded62,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside front lower arm bushes detriorated

coolant level low

front brake discs becoming worn

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside outer sill corroding

offside & nearside front chassis corroding

offside front lower arm rear bush becoming detriorated

offside rear sill end corroding & rear panel corroding both sides behind rear bumper

washer bottle just about empty

wiper rubbers becoming deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside front lower arm bushes detriorated

coolant level low

front brake discs becoming worn

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside outer sill corroding

offside & nearside front chassis corroding

offside front lower arm rear bush becoming detriorated

offside rear sill end corroding & rear panel corroding both sides behind rear bumper

washer bottle just about empty

wiper rubbers becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,370 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear chassis becoming poor/corroded

offside sidelight becoming dim

oil on minimum

Fail 25 Jun 2010 48,226 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear chassis becoming poor/corroded

offside sidelight becoming dim

oil on minimum

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,275 miles

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

offside & nearside sills corroding

offside front lower arm rear bush has slight wear/detereoation

Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside & nearside sills corroding

offside front lower arm rear bush has slight wear/detereoation

power steering fluid close to min mark(has been topped up)

steering creaks when operated but no fault found pos internal rack prob or universal joint further investigation suggested when rack is removed for repairs

Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,105 miles

power steering level on min power rack damp on both gaiters

Fail 25 Jun 2008 7,105 miles

Centre Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering level on min power rack damp on both gaiters

Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,334 miles

Both front lower suspension arm to subframe mounting bushes perished and splitting from centre pins

Both outer sills rusted around front outer wing bottoms

Both steering rack boots perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank rusted around joint seams

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on tread sholders

Slight lift/play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower suspension arm to subframe mounting bushes perished and splitting from centre pins

Both outer sills rusted around front outer wing bottoms

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank rusted around joint seams

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on tread sholders

Slight lift/play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 67,719 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Exhaust middle and rear section very rusty

Front windscreen damaged

Nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both front strut top mount points

Pass 3 Jun 2005 43,598 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 YFS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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