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AJ08 ZXR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,202 mi
Last recorded88,202 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 ZXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

plastic rear cover missing of n/s/f headlamp unit

screw in n/s/r tyre

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit/wire/coired exposed/deflated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

plastic rear cover missing of n/s/f headlamp unit

screw in n/s/r tyre

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit/wire/coired exposed/deflated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm,inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm,inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,449 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,449 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,773 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 59,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge,may cause road noise

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,011 miles

advise exhaust middle and rear exhaust all one piece support brackets weak showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perrishing size 165 x 65 x 13 T rated.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,650 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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AJ08 ZXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 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 Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 ZXR, 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 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ08 ZXR registered?

AJ08 ZXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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