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BF58 EJL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,239 mi
Last recorded47,239 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has obvious cracking to both inner and outer tyre walls but not at sight of cords

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

corrosion holes around fuel neck inner wheel arch

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jul 2017 35,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

corrosion holes around fuel neck inner wheel arch

nearside wiper blade split

screen wash empty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,185 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 30,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,524 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Perrished

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

O/S/R Tyre Perrished

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Perrished

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

O/S/R Tyre Perrished

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,213 miles

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

objects removed from drivers view for the purpose of the test

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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BF58 EJL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF58 EJL, 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 BF58 EJL registered?

BF58 EJL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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