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GF08 JZN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, inside door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear, offside front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 51,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside headlamp. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, inside door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear, offside front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 45,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY DETERIORATED BUT NO CORE EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,397 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 22,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working REPLACED BULB (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,892 miles

Spare tyre split badley

all 4 tyres perishing due to lack of use

Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,771 miles

All tyres starting to perish through lack of use but ok for now

Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,451 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish through lack of use, keep an eye open for splits and tears

Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,511 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 JZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

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

Is GF08 JZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 JZN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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