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EU02 EWE

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,657 mi
Last recorded10,657 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 EWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 4,881 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES WORN

Fail 9 Jun 2016 4,881 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES WORN

Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,749 miles

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,876 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,874 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,598 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 5 Jun 2012 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,959 miles

wheel trim missing n/s/f

Fail 5 Jun 2010 52,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wheel trim missing n/s/f

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,729 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge / cut outter side wall.

Fail 30 May 2008 38,729 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge / cut outter side wall.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 31,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brakes showing slight distortion

n/s/f shock absorber top mount worn

o/s/r tyre has nail in sidewall inner edge and cracking up badly

rear shock absorber top mounts starting to wear

Pass 31 May 2006 23,052 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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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EU02 EWE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EU02 EWE, 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.

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EU02 EWE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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