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ET02 WYS

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,110 mi
Last recorded46,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 WYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill heavily corrded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill heavily corrded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill heavily corrded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill heavily corrded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,098 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wings corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 46,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,807 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills, inner arches & floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,417 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,417 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,838 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,863 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 40,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,514 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,514 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,214 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,982 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,982 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,273 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,273 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,809 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 WYS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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