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AP52 WCX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,603 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,092 miles

Both Front Top Shock Bushes Slight Play

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,172 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,166 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,860 miles

N/S/F suspension noisy over bumps.

O/S rear lamp damaged.

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber upper mounting.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,860 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

N/S/F suspension noisy over bumps.

O/S rear lamp damaged.

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber upper mounting.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,686 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,682 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,251 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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AP52 WCX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP52 WCX, 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 AP52 WCX registered?

AP52 WCX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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