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ExpiredMileage
55,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front shock absorbers becoming corroded.
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( Oil filter leaking ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer casing becoming corroded but not blowing at this stage.
Rear suspension components becoming corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and back box worn and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front offside and nearside top shock mounts corroded
Front oil filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle and components corroded
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and back box worn and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front air intake box insecure
Front offside and nearside top shock mounts corroded
Front oil filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle and components corroded
Rear footbrake performance low
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust back box corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
various components corroded
Front Oil leak gearbox ()
Front exhaust bracket broken
Rear exhaust back box corroded
Rear offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded
Central Front exhaust clamp to g/box fixing cracked
Nearside Front Coolant leak Hose/housing to cyl head area ()
Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()
rear exhaust box skin breaking off
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
exhaust system rusty and fixing brackets rusty
Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating
Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1. Nearside rear tyre wearing low. 2. Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
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AP09 EDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 AP09 EDJ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AP09 EDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.
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