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ET51 SXG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,191 mi
Last recorded21,191 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 20,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 20,172 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,058 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2020 20,058 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 18,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 18,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,357 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 11,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,213 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 SXG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

ET51 SXG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is ET51 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 SXG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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