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DG08 TJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 76,484 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch faulty as main beam comes on inadvertently (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded near to seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill has large hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has a hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2021 71,193 miles

Both rear inner wheel archers have general age related corroion

Both sills & sill lips have general age related corroion

Fuel filter has corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,919 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,642 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)

Oil leak

front headlamps have a slight misting of condensation

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,380 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 45,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts

Pass 21 May 2012 29,769 miles

Brake / servo operation suspect advised Brake Check. 277l,n/s/f/267l,o/s/f 128n/s/r 136o/s/r

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,288 miles

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

surface cracks on side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,371 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 TJZ 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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

DG08 TJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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