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AY02 XHT

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,718 mi
Last recorded59,718 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,718 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear door pillar has some corrosion but no sharp edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides from rack ends (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody parts (2.4.A.3)

both sides front tyres have slight perish cracks in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,956 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar base (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/side panel (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar base (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/side panel (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,991 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all four front wishbone bushes deteriorated.

exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated.

front exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all four front wishbone bushes deteriorated.

exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated.

front exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,557 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 54,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,836 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,850 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,662 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting partly split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,340 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 16,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,936 miles

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

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 XHT is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AY02 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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