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AR51 OGH

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,093 mi
Last recorded44,093 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,032 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Cuts to steering wheel & air bag light on (air bag removed)

Damage to offside front subframe & lower arm slightly affecting tracking

Heavy corrosion to both front chassis rails.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight damage to offside front brake hose

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Cuts to steering wheel & air bag light on (air bag removed)

Damage to offside front subframe & lower arm slightly affecting tracking

Heavy corrosion to both front chassis rails.

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight damage to offside front brake hose

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,406 miles

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

coolant weep from thermo housing

movement at all four top suspension mountings

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

rear axle bushes starting to perish

sign of oil at gearbox selector shaft seal

surface cracks at auxiliary drive belt

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,581 miles

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

slight movement in top mounts when jacked up

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 OGH is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AR51 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

AR51 OGH is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AR51 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 OGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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