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EU52 DSX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 DSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 80,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,160 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 69,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,077 miles

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

front brakeimbalance just met - 24% - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,560 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs some distortion

front suspension top mounts worn some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

front wipers starting to smear - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,188 miles

Both front side windows are dark tinted.

Some damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,152 miles

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

Both front side windows are dark tinted.

Some damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,500 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,063 miles

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

advise nearside wiper blade replaced

offside rear light lens damaged

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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EU52 DSX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EU52 DSX, 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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What year was EU52 DSX registered?

EU52 DSX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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