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GJ08 XTF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,682 miles

slight corrosion at outer sills

Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,682 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion at outer sills

Pass 1 May 2018 55,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,052 miles

Both rear Tyre's perishing (cracking appearing in inner sidewall)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,809 miles

slight corrosion at offside outer sill area

Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion at offside outer sill area

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing/ fine cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing/ fine cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,748 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/ fine cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing/ fine cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,875 miles

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)

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 XTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

GJ08 XTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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