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GF18 XEJ

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,260 mi
Last recorded56,260 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,260 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall and starting to across tread, also cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 56,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining, starting to go bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall and starting to across tread, also cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 18,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 13,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 7,387 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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GF18 XEJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 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 GF18 XEJ, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF18 XEJ registered?

GF18 XEJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is GF18 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 XEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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