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ET51 LZA

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

12,858 mi
Last recorded12,858 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 12,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 2,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 2,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,873 miles

Bonnet stay rod missing.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

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

Offside rear chassis rail heavily corroded.

Slight fluid leak from the power steering rack.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,873 miles

Bonnet stay rod missing.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

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

Offside rear chassis rail heavily corroded.

Slight fluid leak from the power steering rack.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 89,842 miles

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

Bonnet stay rod missing.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Offside raer chassis rail heavily corroded.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2012 84,694 miles

dampness around steering rack

front brake flexi hoses perished

grease around nearside front lower ball joint dust cover

inner sills corroded

lift in both front top suspention mounts

outer sill corroded

play in both front inner steering arms

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate cracked

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 3 Nov 2012 84,679 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

dampness around steering rack

front brake flexi hoses perished

grease around nearside front lower ball joint dust cover

inner sills corroded

lift in both front top suspention mounts

outer sill corroded

play in both front inner steering arms

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate cracked

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,292 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Rear Brake Imbalance High 25%

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,256 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Rear Brake Imbalance High 25%

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,610 miles

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill

slight knock from steering rack/column

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,610 miles

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

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill

slight knock from steering rack/column

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,207 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front struts top mounts are worn, off side front tyre is bald on edge, off side rear chassis is blistered

Fail 16 Jan 2009 58,800 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly 165/65 TR 13

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,800 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly 165/65 TR 13

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,254 miles

O/s/f & n/s/f top suspension mount worn †

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 LZA is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ET51 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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