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ET02 AWC

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,226 mi
Last recorded87,226 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 AWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,801 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,557 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,637 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Been rubbing on tyre (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner wall and has nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,785 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 58,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,178 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cracks both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,154 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

minor leak from rear exhaust joint

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing/separating

offside front tyre worn edge

play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,920 miles

dampness around steering rack - suggest attention

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,695 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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ET02 AWC 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 75%.

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 ET02 AWC, 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 ET02 AWC registered?

ET02 AWC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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