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AR51 JNK

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,831 mi
Last recorded88,831 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,831 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 88,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,277 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,277 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,976 miles

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

corrosion started on o/s/r chassis and o/s/r outer sill

Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,424 miles

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

nearside front wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,799 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alternator belt perished

o/s sill corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,438 miles

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

h/brake travel high

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,585 miles

front wiper blades smear

movement at n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

rear wiper blade split

surface cracks in auxiliary drive belt

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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AR51 JNK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR51 JNK, 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 AR51 JNK registered?

AR51 JNK is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is AR51 JNK safe to buy?

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