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95,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front sub-frame corroded but not reducing structural strength
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Exhaust flex pipe damaged (hanging low)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut slight play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust flex pipe damaged (hanging low)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut slight play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on border of excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at spring lower mounting area. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,still gas tight.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust u clamp missing from rear exhaust section,security not adversely affected
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,still gas tight.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
O/S/F Brake slight binding
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EA04 BOO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 EA04 BOO, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EA04 BOO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2009.
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