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AY02 XFW

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

1,474 mi
Last recorded1,474 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 1,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 1,474 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 93,461 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 93,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,074 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2011 83,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,397 miles

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

both front top suspension mounts have some play

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 May 2006 21,921 miles

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber top mount

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 XFW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AY02 XFW, 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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AY02 XFW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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