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EF08 RXD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,413 mi
Last recorded69,413 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 69,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg mount to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced quarter panel filler cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor ,floor not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg mount to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, inner sills, floors, front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,260 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flex and joint, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has corrosion, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill starting to corrode near axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near axle and part of the floor has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,671 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 29,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,448 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,086 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 RXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

EF08 RXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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