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DE02 MVX

2002 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Ford K46,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 MVX
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,938 miles

brake fluid level low

front o/s wishbone bushs cracking

o/s sill corroded

play in the front top mounts

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 22 May 2007 79,491 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 79,491 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2006 71,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 64,565 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 64,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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DE02 MVX is a 2002 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 46,743 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 MVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE02 MVX registered?

DE02 MVX is a 2002 Ford K, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is DE02 MVX safe to buy?

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