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AV02 AJY

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 AJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,662 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,506 miles

center mirror missing

center to rear exhaust join blowing

front exhaust mount corroded

near side wiper blade split

Fail 28 Mar 2015 79,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center mirror missing

center to rear exhaust join blowing

front exhaust mount corroded

near side wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres void of tread on outer edges

front exhaust broken and insecure

headlamp levelling device adjusted

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front and nearside front floors corroded

offside front and nearside front struts have movement at upper mountings when vehicle jacked

offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear wing repair containing filler

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,358 miles

advise o/s sill rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,358 miles

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

advise o/s sill rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,517 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking

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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AV02 AJY is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV02 AJY, 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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AV02 AJY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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