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MT08 JDX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,720 mi
Last recorded99,720 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 99,720 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking Above (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill by trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill by trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Cords exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch broken

Coolant low

Nearside Front Brake hose insecured

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Quarter around filler neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 96,497 miles

Coolant level low

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken temp repair done.

Fail 15 May 2017 96,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Park brake (3.5.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken temp repair done.

Pass 17 May 2016 92,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

general surface corrosion to underside

Fail 17 May 2016 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,866 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre heavily perrished but not showing any cords

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,384 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,643 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,937 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 46,937 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 36,508 miles

slight bind front brakes

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

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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MT08 JDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MT08 JDX, 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 MT08 JDX registered?

MT08 JDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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