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EJ08 MXC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r/ tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 29,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,865 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 21,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ08 MXC, 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 EJ08 MXC registered?

EJ08 MXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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