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GJ08 MFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,634 mi
Last recorded52,634 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 52,634 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,186 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 50,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 49,593 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,647 miles

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

Offside corrosion to outer cover sill

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,577 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 48,577 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,817 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is cracked

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both, A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2019 44,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is cracked

Front TRACKING IS OUT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHING, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both, A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,012 miles

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

Offside Front tyre shows a perished outer sidewall

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre shows a perished outer sidewall

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,079 miles

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

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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GJ08 MFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ08 MFZ, 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 GJ08 MFZ registered?

GJ08 MFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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