2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · MX52 LMJ
2002 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 78,379 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX52 LMJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
- 78,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX52 LMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Ka (MX52 LMJ) between March 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
MX52 LMJ Mileage History
- 04/03/200615,288 mi
- 02/04/200718,599 mi+3,311 mi
- 18/04/200822,032 mi+3,433 mi
- 18/04/2008220,032 mi+198,000 mi
- 17/04/200926,083 mi-193,949 mi
- 18/04/200926,083 mi
- 01/04/201030,091 mi+4,008 mi
- 01/04/201030,091 mi
- 16/02/201134,026 mi+3,935 mi
- 17/02/201134,027 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/201238,918 mi+4,891 mi
- 03/04/201238,918 mi
- 15/04/201343,878 mi+4,960 mi
- 16/04/201343,878 mi
- 12/03/201449,071 mi+5,193 mi
- 10/04/201554,313 mi+5,242 mi
- 21/04/201554,313 mi
- 20/04/201658,196 mi+3,883 mi
- 24/04/201759,621 mi+1,425 mi
- 11/04/201862,620 mi+2,999 mi
- 23/04/201965,811 mi+3,191 mi
- 15/09/202070,889 mi+5,078 mi
- 17/09/202070,889 mi
- 01/09/202175,292 mi+4,403 mi
- 07/09/202175,297 mi+5 mi
- 20/09/202278,373 mi+3,076 mi
- 04/10/202278,379 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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