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AX52 FMD

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,181 mi
Last recorded48,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,181 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking pos steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

interior mirror missing

pas pipes not supported

poly belt cracking

washer bottle top missing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,189 miles

both front wheels damaged on inside rims

dampness on sreering rack

spare tyre damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2010 31,169 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,605 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 15,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 FMD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX52 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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