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ET02 AXY

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,145 mi
Last recorded1,145 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 AXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 1,145 miles

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Both front and rear vehicle structure areas has corrosion

Both inner sills are covered by grease / under seal

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 1,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill / rear lower arm front mounting prescribed areas excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Both front and rear vehicle structure areas has corrosion

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted / Fixed (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,521 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion +o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,499 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,465 miles

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

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

Both outer sills have areas that are either heavily corroded or previously repaired.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,005 miles

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

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

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

Offside front inner CV gaiter poorly fitted with cable ties

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight seapage from steering rack pinion area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body/sills/floor rust

coolant low

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses cracking slightly

some corrosion to nearside front and rear sill

some corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,662 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking slightly

some corrosion to nearside front and rear sill

some corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,940 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,393 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,952 miles

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

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 AXY 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 60%.

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 ET02 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

ET02 AXY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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