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DG08 TJX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,791 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 39,791 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 37,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch at fuel filler neck location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both lower wheel arches to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 36,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,083 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 35,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,814 miles

cracking on n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls and tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,304 miles

slight crackin g on rear tyre walls

slight splitting on n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2013 23,304 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight crackin g on rear tyre walls

slight splitting on n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bushes

Pass 2 May 2012 19,264 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracked on side wall

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 14,861 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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DG08 TJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG08 TJX, 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 DG08 TJX registered?

DG08 TJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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