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AX52 EFW

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front floor has slight surface corrosion

offside front floor has slight surface corrosion

offside front steering gator has a minute pin whole

offside outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,657 miles

Interior mirror slightly insecure.

Coolant leak ()

Damage to rear.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,674 miles

Damage to rear.

Interior mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Play in steering rack.

Water leak.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Damage to rear.

Interior mirror slightly insecure.

Oil leak.

Play in steering rack.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water leak.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,080 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,080 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,556 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes have slight play.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,177 miles

both outersills have corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,304 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,666 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,787 miles

Handbrake travel high but still holds securely

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,807 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 27,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AX52 EFW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX52 EFW, 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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AX52 EFW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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