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AX02 EXE

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,245 mi
Last recorded57,245 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 57,245 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 56,304 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 54,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,506 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 46,503 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,642 miles

corrosion to sills/inner sills

general underbody surface corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2021 40,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to sills/inner sills

general underbody surface corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,943 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 30,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 22,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,450 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,849 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,183 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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AX02 EXE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AX02 EXE, 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 AX02 EXE registered?

AX02 EXE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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