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GF58 ZDW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,923 mi
Last recorded92,923 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 ZDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,923 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,923 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 89,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 82,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine misfires

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,053 miles

both front top shock mounts wearing

both rear top shock bushes deteriortaed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,136 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,309 miles

EVIDENCE OF MAJOR OIL/FLUID LOSS UPPER ENGINE [SERIOUS ADVISE]

Offside Front seat tilt handle missing/broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH DETERIORATED; BECOMING EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (c))

SUSPECT EXHAUST GAS LEAK FROM A FUEL INJECTOR SEAL

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,358 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 57,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,614 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,699 miles

Offside Front wing mirror broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,117 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 27,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF58 ZDW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF58 ZDW, 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 GF58 ZDW registered?

GF58 ZDW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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