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AY02 XDM

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is lightly cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is lightly cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,575 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,084 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,071 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,919 miles

Advise Drivers seat cannot be tipped forward

Fail 15 Apr 2011 43,191 miles

Advise offside door mirror cracked

Advise slight play offside steering rack

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,191 miles

Advise offside door mirror cracked

Advise slight play offside steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,832 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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AY02 XDM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY02 XDM, 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 AY02 XDM registered?

AY02 XDM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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