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ET51 LXZ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,883 mi
Last recorded43,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,883 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs show slight contamination on inner and outer contact areas

front brake flexi-hoses perishing and cracking up

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f shock absorber top mount worn

n/s/f tyre badly perishing and cracking up on edges and worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and low on tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and becoming low on tread

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs show slight contamination on inner and outer contact areas

front brake flexi-hoses perishing and cracking up

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f shock absorber top mount worn

n/s/f tyre badly perishing and cracking up on edges and worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and low on tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and becoming low on tread

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,072 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking up

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts badly worn

n/s of steering rack badly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,981 miles

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

movement in both front suspension leg top mounts

rocker cover gasket oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,494 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,130 miles

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 LXZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET51 LXZ?

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What year was ET51 LXZ registered?

ET51 LXZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is ET51 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 LXZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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