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EU52 HXN

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 HXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,659 miles

Both sills corroded, none considered excessive

Front & rear brake pipes (into flexible hoses) corroded, none considered excessive.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,659 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sills corroded, none considered excessive

Front & rear brake pipes (into flexible hoses) corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,969 miles

Both front inner brake pads look to be worn low, but not properly seen.

Central locking appears to have an intermittant fault (cycling)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,908 miles

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

Both front inner brake pads look to be worn low, but not properly seen.

Central locking appears to have an intermittant fault (cycling)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,638 miles

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,251 miles

advised ns sill corroded not holed

advised slight buckel osr wheel

advised slight coolant leak thomostat housing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised ns sill corroded not holed

advised slight buckel osr wheel

advised slight coolant leak thomostat housing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,524 miles

o/s/f top shocker mounting free play

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,325 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,120 miles

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

evidence of offside front tyre running flat at some point

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 HXN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

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

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