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FT08 ERX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,168 mi
Last recorded63,168 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 ERX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,176 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced less 30 cm from behind rear frame bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front frame bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced less 30 cm from behind rear frame bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to axel bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,149 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle bushes slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,481 miles

Floor pans/inner sills corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,481 miles

Floor pans/inner sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,221 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 44,221 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floot pan slightly corroded

Nearside Inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floot pan slightly corroded

Nearside Inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,534 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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FT08 ERX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FT08 ERX, 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 FT08 ERX registered?

FT08 ERX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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