MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan by body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
NS body sill corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ns body sill corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both OS and NS very badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both OS and NS very badly cracked exposing cords underneath. 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Washers provide an initial delivery of fluid but stop thereafter.
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Evidence of corrosion on inner and outer sills.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSF, OSR all cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Evidence of corrosion on inner and outer sills.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSF, OSR all cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/f brake slightly binding
n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate
rear tyres are badly perished
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FM08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 FM08 JCZ, 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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FM08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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