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BD08 JFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,689 mi
Last recorded63,689 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,689 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective perished/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 63,173 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Fail 25 Apr 2025 63,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 61,338 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 60,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 60,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 59,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,767 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 58,193 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

slight movement in offside front strut top

slight wear in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 10 May 2017 57,407 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 56,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance high

Pass 7 May 2014 41,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 23,613 miles

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

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

air conditioning pipe rubbing through on radiator mounting bracket

Pass 10 May 2011 15,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BD08 JFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BD08 JFZ, 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 BD08 JFZ registered?

BD08 JFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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