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2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,283 mi
Last recorded34,283 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 34,283 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear and offside rear outer body sills,lips,underbody inner drop sills and wheel arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush cracking and become unbonded in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavy corrosion in places (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside and offside forward main mounting bushes become unbonded in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine auxiliary drive belt slight cracking

fuel tank corroded

gearbox metal end casing corroded

nearside front and offside front brake hoses rubber cracking

nearside front and offside front drive shafts corroded

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

offside outer body wing corroded at lower area

vehicle underbody panels and members corroded and heavy corrosion in places

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,059 miles

Front Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show signs of deterioration

Offside Front Shock absorber upper mounting has slight lift

Rear Slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,837 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded gearbox area (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside and offside forward main bushes become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer body sills at rear areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,837 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded gearbox area (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside and offside forward main bushes become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer body sills at rear areas (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight up & down movement in both front suspension upper mountings

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,946 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2014 28,928 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at front area

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,941 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres persished and cracking. n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,836 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,008 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,954 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 LYS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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