MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid topped up at time of test (1.1.10 (f))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounts need monitoring and repairing as necessary (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside outer sill area corroded slightly
off side outer sill area corroded slightly
auxilliary belt (power steering) perished slightly
please be advise both outer sills corroded slightly in prescribed areas
please be advised both front subframe mounts corroded slightly
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
fuel filter corroded slightly
please be advised nearside outer sill corroded slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
fuel filter corroded slightly
please be advised nearside outer sill corroded slightly
Registration plate lamp not working offside (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside front outer sill corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight fluxuation on nearside front brake
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear tyres perished and cracking
screw in nearside rear tyre
spare tyre perished and cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET02 XAL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2002.
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