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ET02 HFU

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,632 miles

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

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)

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f fexi-brake hose starting to crack

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,445 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/f lower arm bushes slightly weak

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly weak

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,882 miles

engine oil leeks

front wish bone bushes starting to split n/s o/s

gear box oil leek

n/s/f seal corroded

n/s/f top mount slight play

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,625 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,625 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,539 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 60,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre considerably worn on outer side.

o/s/r tyre considerably cracking.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre considerably worn on outer side.

o/s/r tyre considerably cracking.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,356 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,356 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,870 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe from master cylinder weeping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HFU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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