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AD51 HSX

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Very stiff (8.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre very poor condition and plot in sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear tyre poor condition

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,217 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly deteriated - not touching on lock to lock check

Nearside rear axle bush deteriated

Slight corrosion inside rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,803 miles

Both front wings corroded at bottom of wing

Play near side front top suspension mount

Rear for brake low effort

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front wings corroded at bottom of wing

Play near side front top suspension mount

Rear for brake low effort

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,444 miles

movement in offside and nearside front suspension top mounts

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,962 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,897 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 27,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,209 miles

Both front suspension top mountings slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,319 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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AD51 HSX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red 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 AD51 HSX, 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 AD51 HSX registered?

AD51 HSX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AD51 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 HSX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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