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ET51 HRN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,170 mi
Last recorded15,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 HRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 15,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper macpherson strut..movement in both mounts

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 8,337 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside floor to sill half way along corrode

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 86,419 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs perished

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,958 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on limit and nearside front close to limit...165/65TR13

offside rear chassis corroding

slight corrosion on nearside and offside front floor sections

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,910 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front brake hoses deteriorated

pas fluid on minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2014 77,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front brake hoses deteriorated

pas fluid on minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,998 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,498 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

offside wiper blade torn

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,119 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,959 miles

both front top leg mountings worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,599 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,146 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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ET51 HRN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ET51 HRN, 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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ET51 HRN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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