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ET51 SXB

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 103,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 99,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,347 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2012 82,016 miles

different wishbones fitted to nearside and offside front suspension

movement in offside and nearside front top suspension mounts

movement noted in nearside rear suspension top mount

nearside front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges

signs of accident damage to vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,945 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

different wishbones fitted to nearside and offside front suspension

movement in offside and nearside front top suspension mounts

movement noted in nearside rear suspension top mount

nearside front brake flexi hoses routed incorrectly

nearside front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges

signs of accident damage to vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,595 miles

Front number plate poor

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing erregular

o/s and n/s slight play shock top mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,447 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 46,447 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 SXB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

ET51 SXB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is ET51 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 SXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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