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AV02 DXF

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2018 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wish bone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ both front brake discs becoming corroded

2/ o/s rear brake slighty tight

3/ rear brakes slighty low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,039 miles

1. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

3. Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member at rear (2.4.A.3)

1. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

3. Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,605 miles

1/ front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 18 Jun 2016 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

1/ front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,230 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge

2/ o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished

Fail 31 Oct 2015 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge

2/ o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,146 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to unbond.

offside rear tyre starting to perish in between treads.

Pass 14 May 2008 41,645 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 41,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,068 miles

horn sound slightly muffled

radiator cowling insecure

Pass 18 May 2006 29,332 miles

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

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

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 DXF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AV02 DXF, 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 DXF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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