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ET52 AYJ

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,521 mi
Last recorded77,521 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,521 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,986 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,980 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,325 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,220 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 50%worn

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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ET52 AYJ 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 58.3%.

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 ET52 AYJ, 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 ET52 AYJ?

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What year was ET52 AYJ registered?

ET52 AYJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is ET52 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 AYJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET52 AYJ have outstanding finance?

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