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ET02 YFU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 YFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,411 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both LOWER A PILLARS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL X4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BODY (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. NOT RELIABLY (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment iNNER RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,098 miles

Front brake flexys cracking

general corrosion underside vehicle

slight play nsf rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,829 miles

inner sills corroded

nsf brake flexy cracking

osf brake flexy cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner silles (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silles (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer silles (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner silles (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silles (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,961 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres badly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2015 40,950 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,938 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,938 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

foot brake travel.

slight play o/s steering arm.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,326 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,348 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)

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

noise from n/s rear wheel advise rear brake inspection

surface corosion to o/s/ outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,384 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,766 miles

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

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

surface rust sills.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,288 miles

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

n/s/r outer side wall slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,503 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 YFU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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