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AX51 NPU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,864 mi
Last recorded40,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 29,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front outer sill is corroded

Nearside front tyre is worn unevenly

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

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

Offside and nearside front floors are corroded

Offside outer sill is corroded

Oil leak

Rear and rear side windows are tinted

Rear light units are tinted

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,196 miles

Front floor has corrosion

Nearside front and rear wheels are buckled

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Rear and rear side windows are tinted

Rear light units are tinted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,570 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Rear light units are tinted

Rear sides and rear windows are tinted

Slight corrosion on the outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2011 18,570 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Rear light units are tinted

Rear sides and rear windows are tinted

Slight corrosion on the outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

rear light units are tinted

side and rear windows are tinted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 8,258 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Rear light units are tinted

Side and rear windows are tinted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,673 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear light units,side and rear windows have been tinted

Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear light units,side and rear windows have been tinted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,533 miles

Brake fluid level is getting low

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

Rear and side windows are tinted

Rear lights are tinted

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jan 2008 85,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

coolant leak from thermostat housing

slight play in n/s and o/s/f top mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,614 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 NPU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX51 NPU, 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 AX51 NPU registered?

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

Is AX51 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 NPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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