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EJ08 XBF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,936 mi
Last recorded54,936 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 54,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak and coolant bottle empty

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 50,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,746 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 49,746 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 48,137 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 46,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 46,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 44,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil fouling

Fail 12 May 2021 44,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil fouling

Pass 22 May 2020 42,619 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 42,619 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 41,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,713 miles

Offside Front wishbone bushes split

Fail 25 May 2017 38,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wishbone bushes split

Pass 10 May 2016 37,178 miles

Offside Front inner wishbone bush splitting

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 36,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,975 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 May 2014 34,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2013 33,630 miles

f and rear wipers poor

front pads low

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 May 2012 32,014 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 32,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,614 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 XBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

EJ08 XBF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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