MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Floor excessively deteriorated Boot Floor Area Holed Due To Corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Impact Rail / Floor Strengthener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Beam Mount Also Rear Sill Not Attached Due to Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Beam Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Holed N/S Corroded But Not Excessive (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Beam Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Impact Rail / Floor Strengthener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached Corrosion Around Securing Bracket Also Body Deteriorated Behind Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Door Jam Corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Cap Area Corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose Ferrule Corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges and started to perish/crack (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31 percent (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded/holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger corroded/broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges and started to perish/crack (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MH08 DWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 MH08 DWJ, 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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MH08 DWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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