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EJ58 GCF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 GCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,851 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020

Rear advise no. plate

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,636 miles

coolant low

Pass 3 Nov 2017

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn to 2nd layer of rubber on inner edge. Strongly advise replacement

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant leak

coolant low

Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,989 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 42,989 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 28,030 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S Door damaged

N/S/F Tyre scuffed / damaged on side wall

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,030 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S Door damaged

N/S/F Tyre scuffed / damaged on side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012

both front tyres in poor condition

unable to accurately read vehicle mileage. instrument cluster faulty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,813 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 GCF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ58 GCF, 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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EJ58 GCF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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