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EU02 OJX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,017 mi
Last recorded35,017 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 OJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to rear registration plate

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear registration plate

interior mirror missing

repair to offside rear bumper

Fail 13 Sep 2014 21,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear registration plate

interior mirror missing

repair to offside rear bumper

Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

slight split in offside wiper blade

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,661 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

o/s/r bumper return split

o/s/r light cluster cracked badly

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

o/s/r bumper return split

o/s/r light cluster cracked badly

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,930 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front shock top mounts have slight play

offside rear indicator lens cracked

rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,930 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front shock top mounts have slight play

offside rear indicator lens cracked

rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Bonnet catch sticking.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,771 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,175 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 27,175 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER (STRUT) TOP MOUNT WEAR / PLAY DEVELOPING NOTE MAY TIGHTEN UP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 165 / 65 / 13

P.A.S.STEERING PUMP NOISEY / FLUID IN RESAVOIR LOW / CONTAMINATED

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 OJX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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