MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play on top struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play on top struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres cracking.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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HW57 JSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HW57 JSX, 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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HW57 JSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.
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