MOT Status
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70,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls (underinflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside parking brake low effort
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Exhaust system insecure front and centre brackets broken and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls (underinflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside parking brake low effort
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside hand brake cable bracket broken
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust system corroded
scuff marks on front windscreen
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
general suspension corrosion
rear axle corroded
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
general suspension corrosion
rear axle corroded
Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Front Body has a projection caused by damage all front bumper / bonnet damaged (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp insecure n/s and o/s (1.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and age cracked (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks n/s and o/s (8.3.1a)
Front brake discs rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked and side wall slight scrapped on curb/ cuts (4.1.E.1)
engine breather pipes split
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks n/s and o/s (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
Front brake discs rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked and side wall slight scrapped on curb/ cuts (4.1.E.1)
engine breather pipes split
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ58 YZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 MJ58 YZH, 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 MJ58 YZH registered?
MJ58 YZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2008.
Is MJ58 YZH safe to buy?
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