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AX51 NBB

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,043 mi
Last recorded76,043 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of "A" pillar excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of "A" pillar excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/wing corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail has excessive corrosion and blown (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired rear axle beam bushes excessive play (both) (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure likely to become detached

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front both front shocks corroded

Front head lamps have poor beam image (both lamps)

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear exhaust has minor leak of gasses (at joint)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,969 miles

Central Front long travel on the hand brake

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion (inner face) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor pan front corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Central Front long travel on the hand brake

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion (inner face) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,957 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

floor , inner sills and rear chassis areas corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,797 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

floor , inner sills and rear chassis areas corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,745 miles

Both front discs in poor condition

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Off side sill in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,740 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front discs in poor condition

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Off side sill in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,919 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,400 miles

off side front shock-absorber weak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,959 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,767 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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AX51 NBB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX51 NBB, 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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AX51 NBB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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