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MX08 JZN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 JZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,531 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 62,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 56,178 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,666 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,288 miles

Nearside Front n.s.f tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 Feb 2017 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front n.s.f tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 39,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

advise nsr osr tyres perished on side walls and on tyre tread

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,569 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 37,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,480 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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MX08 JZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX08 JZN, 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 MX08 JZN registered?

MX08 JZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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