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EU52 HWH

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 HWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 72,260 miles

Both Front Lower suspension Arms, Both Rear bushes slighty worn

Both Sides inner and Outer Sills slighty corroded

Exhaust system Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 65,813 miles

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Exhausts middle sections hanging bracket almost broken off pipe

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit for MOT test (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit for MOT test (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Floor pan @ front by front subframes rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Chassis rail @ rear by trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 65,673 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S Outer sill @ rear by trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Exhausts middle sections hanging bracket almost broken off pipe

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit for MOT test (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit for MOT test (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Floor pan @ front by front subframes rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Chassis rail @ rear by trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 58,900 miles

Both front brake hose starting to crack

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion starting to sill areas

Nearside front lower arm bushes poor

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 13 May 2014 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 54,280 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp (lens broken)

corrosion to both front floorpans by sub-frame mounts

corrosion to both sills

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 47,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 43,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake efficency poor, may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 27,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake efficency poor, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 15,128 miles

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 HWH is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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