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AU02 OFG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,206 mi
Last recorded16,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 16,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above n/s/front lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end corroded and holed and unattached (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above o/s/front lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end unattached/corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe offside main bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

advise temp type fuel cap fitted

vehicle corroded in various places under side

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,940 miles

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

vehicle corroded in various places under side

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,077 miles

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

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,077 miles

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

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

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Fail 16 Dec 2014 40,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle corroded in various places underside

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,733 miles

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

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

vehicle corroded in various places underside

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,173 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear axle bushes worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear top shock mounting worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front top suspension leg mounting has play

Offside front wish bone rear bush worn

Offside head lamp has slight misting

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under vechile condition very rusty

near side front wish bone rear bush worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,089 miles

advised both front top mounts worn

advised front number plate

advised gen corrosion

advised power sterring bottel empty

Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,089 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

advised both front top mounts worn

advised front number plate

advised gen corrosion

advised power sterring bottel empty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,708 miles

advised exhaust front pipe flexy corroded

advised front number plate faded

advised gen corrosion in places chassis

advised top shock mounts have play

Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,645 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advised front rear n plates faded

advised front top shock mounts have play

advised gen corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,429 miles

cracks starting to appear in treads of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,257 miles

advised exhaust braket corroded through

advised rear tyres cracking in tread

advised sills started corroding in places

advised underside slight corrosion in places

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,610 miles

movement in offside front suspension upper support

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

movement in offside front suspension upper support

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,690 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,990 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 21,677 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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AU02 OFG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU02 OFG, 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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AU02 OFG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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