CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU02 TRZ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,676 miles

Bonnet fitted poorly / damaged

Exhaust flexi corroded

Offside Headlight bracket broken

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 1 Oct 2019 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet fitted poorly / damaged

Exhaust flexi corroded

Offside Headlight bracket broken

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,291 miles

slight play both sides front top suspension mounts

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,288 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight play both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,350 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,079 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,763 miles

Child seat fitted

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,934 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,083 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 69,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,633 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,623 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU02 TRZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU02 TRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU02 TRZ?

You can check the full history of AU02 TRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU02 TRZ registered?

AU02 TRZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AU02 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 TRZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU02 TRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU02 TRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.