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AR51 OGM

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,933 mi
Last recorded31,933 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 OGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,933 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding.

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated needs re cable (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise?

knock from front, poss top shock mounts?

n/s/f floor pan and rear chassis corroding.

o/s/f floor pan and o/s/r chassis rail in several places badly corroding but not through second skin.

rear axle bushes badly deteriorating.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 31,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear outer sills corroding.

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated needs re cable (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise?

knock from front, poss top shock mounts?

n/s/f floor pan and rear chassis corroding.

o/s/f floor pan and o/s/r chassis rail in several places badly corroding but not through second skin.

rear axle bushes badly deteriorating.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,293 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Offside Front floor pan and offside rear chassis rail corroding.

Rear axle bushes have play.

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

n/s/f steering rack gaiter has movement.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) been fouling and has cords exposed. (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Offside Front floor pan and offside rear chassis rail corroding.

Rear axle bushes have play.

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

n/s/f steering rack gaiter has movement.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 6,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 96,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,497 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,492 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,165 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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AR51 OGM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OGM, 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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AR51 OGM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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