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ET02 ERJ

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,596 mi
Last recorded40,596 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 40,596 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 29,774 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,827 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 28,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,281 miles

Front Both Shock absorbers top mountings have slight relative movement visible

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 28,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both Shock absorbers top mountings have slight relative movement visible

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,058 miles

Front Both Shock absorbers top mountings have slight relative movement visible

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,001 miles

Both offside and nearside sills getting rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,662 miles

Both front top suspension mtgs has slight play/lift

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,564 miles

Nearside top suspension leg top mount getting close to allowable limit of free play

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,829 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 ERJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ERJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET02 ERJ registered?

ET02 ERJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is ET02 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 ERJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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