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EU02 WGZ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside wiper deteriorated but still clears screen

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper deteriorated but still clears screen

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,446 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,441 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,291 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,290 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,889 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 54,888 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 WGZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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