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ET02 AZJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,617 mi
Last recorded48,617 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 48,617 miles

General corrosion under body.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 46,008 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 46,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 44,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose Centre mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer surface corrosion on sill

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

Offside Outer surface corrosion on sill

Fail 31 May 2019 41,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer surface corrosion on sill

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

Offside Outer surface corrosion on sill

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front floors corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 40,054 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front floors corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,263 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,323 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,033 miles

offside rerar tyre has a puncture in it

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 AZJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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