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ET51 OOW

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,283 mi
Last recorded82,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 OOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,599 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,206 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Front floor pan and chassie corroded

Near side and off side outter sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,309 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,668 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,685 miles

OSF OSR & NSR top mounts have slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,573 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,429 miles

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

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 OOW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOW, 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

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What year was ET51 OOW registered?

ET51 OOW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is ET51 OOW safe to buy?

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