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EU02 EXB

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 EXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,381 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,689 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 42,689 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 41,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,669 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2013 38,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,619 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 7 Apr 2012 36,619 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 32,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 28,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 24,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 24,886 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Inner Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,703 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 19,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

front brake disc lipped up & worn.

offside front suspension lower arm inner back bushe started to crack up & peel.

offside front suspension top mounting quite a lot play.

quite alot imbalance on front brakes.

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 EXB 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 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 EU02 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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