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EJ08 CXF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,853 mi
Last recorded42,853 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 42,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 42,429 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,432 miles

Front Brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 32,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 29,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 18,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 12,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 8,976 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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EJ08 CXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EJ08 CXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 CXF registered?

EJ08 CXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is EJ08 CXF safe to buy?

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