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ET02 DCZ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,123 mi
Last recorded67,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,129 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

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)

Slight buckle to both front wheel inner rims.

Slight cracking to both rear tyre treads & sidewalls.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,177 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,896 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/sn/s front top strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s front top strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,265 miles

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

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

front n/s wheel rim damaged

o/sn/s front chassis rails starting to corrode

oil leak at gear box

slight play in o/sn/s front top strut bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front n/s wheel rim damaged

o/sn/s front chassis rails starting to corrode

oil leak at gear box

slight play in o/sn/s front top strut bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,248 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 DCZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

ET02 DCZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is ET02 DCZ safe to buy?

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