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ET51 ZSE

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,793 miles

FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES PERRISHING

O/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY POOR PATTERN

Fail 9 Jul 2011 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES PERRISHING

O/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY POOR PATTERN

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,052 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS PERRISHING

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH

LIGHT CORROSION TO FUEL FILTER

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,949 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 48,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,821 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,711 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 36,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,984 miles

both front discs worn

o/s and n/s/f top strut mountings have some play

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 ZSE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE?

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What year was ET51 ZSE registered?

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

Is ET51 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 ZSE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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