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AU02 TSX

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,470 mi
Last recorded44,470 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,258 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,258 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,183 miles

rear (reg) plate damaged .

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,139 miles

advise condensation in offside front headlamp

advise play in both top shock mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,074 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both outer sills corroded

advise condensation in offside front headlamp

advise play in both top shock mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,675 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)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,061 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 TSX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSX, 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 AU02 TSX registered?

AU02 TSX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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