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AX51 OOW

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 80,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill In Several Places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,902 miles

o/s/r tyre perished /cracked sidewall windscreen scratched

various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 76,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor - sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished /cracked sidewall windscreen scratched

various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 69,017 miles

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 69,017 miles

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

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 59,258 miles

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 59,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 56,684 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front wishbone bushes worn

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s sill weak/corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 56,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front wishbone bushes worn

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s sill weak/corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 53,873 miles

front brake pads low

slight play n/s/f top shock mount

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 53,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

slight play n/s/f top shock mount

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,682 miles

oil leak from rocker cover area

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

slight movement to n/s/f lower arm rear bush

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch fluid pipe leaking fluid

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,616 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 OOW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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