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ML08 EFC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bonnet release lever is damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,566 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

undrebody has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2017 53,566 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

undrebody has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear INNER SILL WEAK

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

Oil leak GEARBOX ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front lower arm rear bushes wearing

oil leak from gear box

front chassis legs corroding

rear tyres cracking on inner shoulders

Fail 20 Sep 2016 42,632 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded around fuel filler neck (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front chassis legs corroding

front lower arm rear bushes wearing

oil leak from gear box

rear tyres cracking on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,349 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 21,672 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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ML08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML08 EFC, 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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ML08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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