MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Mounting bolt not fully fastened (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A-pillar corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Main beam switch faulty
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A-pillar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Chassis leg missing (6.1.2 (a))
Underside of vehicle corroded
osf firewall in engine bay corroded
reverse light not working
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both A pillars have corrosion, but outside of component mounting area
center of os sill corroded but not excessively
Headlamp not working on main beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both A pillars have corrosion, but outside of component mounting area
center of os sill corroded but not excessively
osf firewall in engine bay corroded
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On The Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On The Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion forming nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion forming nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wiper starting to split
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to offside inner arch
corrosion to offside windscreen pillar
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front subframe mounting areas starting to corrode
Front subframe mounting areas starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it, close to the inner edge.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside front washer slight bloked
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside front washer slight bloked
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
most of exhaust system is corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
most of exhaust system is corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc,s slightly worn //// both rear tyre very soon required due to perrishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc,s slighty worn /// both rear tyres started to perrish on sidewalls
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres started to perrish /// front brake disc,s slightly worn
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DL08 FXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 DL08 FXJ, 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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DL08 FXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.
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