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EJ58 DMU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished - Tread Area

Offside Front Shock Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,634 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,025 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 110,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,742 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken away (laying inside coil spring

rear exhaust box casing peeling away

Pass 20 Dec 2014 84,091 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 84,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,192 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,759 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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EJ58 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ58 DMU, 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 EJ58 DMU registered?

EJ58 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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