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EU52 LHC

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 LHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks on inner and outer walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks on inner and outer walls

Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracks on inner and outer walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks on inner and outer walls

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,648 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 75,246 miles

Oil leak

Surface rust to off side rear sill panel.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Off side front tyre has been run flat.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,117 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,117 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,756 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,986 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

offside front antirollbar linkage fouling on inner wing

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 LHC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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