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MJ08 ENW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ENW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 61,355 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to suspension top area in boot

Rear axle mounting bushes soft

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

Pass 2 May 2018 53,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion N/S/R wheel arch around fuel filler neck

corrosion O/S/F wheel arch

Fail 11 May 2017 47,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch around fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner arch corroded (chassis leg)

Pass 12 May 2016 42,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 42,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,554 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2015 35,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 31,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,775 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 19,775 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 14,116 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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MJ08 ENW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ08 ENW, 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 MJ08 ENW registered?

MJ08 ENW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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