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EF08 EFR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 82,547 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 78,643 miles

Coolant leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 76,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 64,456 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 64,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 48,855 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 31,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 19,346 miles

all tyres are perishing

Pass 11 May 2012 18,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,341 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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EF08 EFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 EF08 EFR, 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 EF08 EFR registered?

EF08 EFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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