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ET02 XXM

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 98,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,269 miles

Advise front wing mount corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension arm mount points (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Advise front wing mount corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension arm mount points (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,485 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall split

Fail 6 Jun 2015 77,422 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall split

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,896 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door seal slightly corroded where bein repaired before

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door seal slightly corroded where bein repaired before

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,414 miles

Brake effort low front and rear

Rear tyre treads feathered

Pass 28 May 2009 53,399 miles

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

steering rack knock

Fail 28 May 2009 53,398 miles

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

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

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

steering rack knock

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,137 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,137 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front wheels rubbing very slightly

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,680 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

nearside stearing drumstick worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 36,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XXM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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