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ET51 RZG

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,239 mi
Last recorded61,239 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 RZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,022 miles

Both seals starting to corrode

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,022 miles

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

Both seals starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,957 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 8 May 2008 43,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 37,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 28,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 RZG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG?

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What year was ET51 RZG registered?

ET51 RZG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is ET51 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 RZG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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