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ET51 OSN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,302 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,813 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 OSN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

ET51 OSN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is ET51 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 OSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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