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AR51 JTZ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,869 mi
Last recorded63,869 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 63,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,636 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under radiator (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,636 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under radiator (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,613 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,609 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,047 miles

play in offside inner rack end

Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,047 miles

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

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

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

play in offside inner rack end

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,173 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 16,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,168 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 13,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 10,991 miles

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

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 JTZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AR51 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

AR51 JTZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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