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EO52 ZZJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,743 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,620 miles

Lift in both suspension top mountings

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe moun subframe front mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe rear mounting/floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting, outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,662 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,073 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,684 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,374 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,114 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO52 ZZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO52 ZZJ, 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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EO52 ZZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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