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AY52 AXS

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,127 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded And Weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Front Of Rear Mounting Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Rear Service Brake Low Performance 28% !!! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Of Rear Mounting Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,578 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,208 miles

slight free play at off side steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,666 miles

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

rear tyres cracking 165/60r14

Fail 14 May 2010 46,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracking 165/60r14

Pass 28 May 2009 42,359 miles

front brake discs advance wear

front tyres advance wear

n/s/o/s/f wishbone inner bushs partial seperation

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 May 2009 42,359 miles

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

front brake discs advance wear

front tyres advance wear

n/s/o/s/f wishbone inner bushs partial seperation

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,097 miles

n/s rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,217 miles

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

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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AY52 AXS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black 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 AY52 AXS, 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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AY52 AXS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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