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GF08 JZG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,325 miles

Front both tyres cracking in tread pattern and side walls perishing

has alot of under body surface corrosion but not affecting the strength of the vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2018 42,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted and fouling wheel inner rim (3.6.B.4c)

Front both tyres cracking in tread pattern and side walls perishing

has alot of under body surface corrosion but not affecting the strength of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 28,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,158 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 2 Apr 2015 24,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,572 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check rear seat belts due to load

Pass 23 Mar 2013 16,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,824 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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GF08 JZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF08 JZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 JZG registered?

GF08 JZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 JZG safe to buy?

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