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AY52 DZG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,582 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,582 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,583 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 49,483 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on n/s front inner wing

light switch is hard to operate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise 3 wiper blades

corrosion on front of floor and chassis

n/s front suspension lower arm bush is separating

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,757 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,779 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked sidewall to tread

Pass 29 Jan 2011 27,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,532 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2007
Pass 15 May 2006 22,791 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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AY52 DZG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DZG, 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 AY52 DZG registered?

AY52 DZG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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