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AN08 ESG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,883 mi
Last recorded41,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ESG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 41,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to all floor arears

advise corrosion to offside front floor

advise free play to offside front upper shocker mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2024 39,734 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside floors and under sills.

Fail 9 Jan 2024 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to offside and nearside floors and under sills.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 38,222 miles

advise corrosion to both front chassis rails

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor

Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,595 miles

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

advise corrosion to offside front chassis rail

advise corrosion to offside front floor

advise corrosion to rat offside under sill

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has partial separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,751 miles

advise corrosion to offside front chassis rail

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,750 miles

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

advise corrosion to offside front chassis rail

advise offside front tyre wear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,459 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,960 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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AN08 ESG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AN08 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AN08 ESG?

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What year was AN08 ESG registered?

AN08 ESG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AN08 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 ESG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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