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GF08 OCX

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 49,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 48,338 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,786 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,786 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,869 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 41,869 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,904 miles

Offside Rear Started to perishing/cracking slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2021 39,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area within 30cm of axle arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Started to perishing/cracking slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease/lubrication

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,053 miles

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure, inner clip missing but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Mar 2018 32,893 miles

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

offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,261 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,261 miles

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

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,672 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre is cracking and down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,080 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre is cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2013 15,080 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GF08 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

Is GF08 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OCX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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