MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak radiator cap area ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced qualter panel around filler neck has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor and chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak radiator cap area ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced qualter panel around filler neck has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor and chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 XCR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 GJ08 XCR, 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 GJ08 XCR registered?
GJ08 XCR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is GJ08 XCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 XCR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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