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GJ08 XFP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,893 mi
Last recorded81,893 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,893 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS FRONT DISC INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR OUTER SILL - CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS + OS REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 81,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL FORWARD OF REAR WHEELARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS FRONT DISC INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR OUTER SILL - CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS + OS REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,288 miles

Underside corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,274 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished and cracked causing cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,426 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Rear Axle Bush's Perished

Underside Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,752 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded underside (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,144 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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GJ08 XFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

GJ08 XFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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