MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not continuous seem weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not continuous seem weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all chassis's corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front floor panel to sill slightly corroded
Offside sill slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front floor panel to sill slightly corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside sill slightly corroded
Front brake discs very corroded
o/s sill very corroded but not holed
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake discs very corroded
o/s sill very corroded but not holed
BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.
O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.
O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.
corrosion to rear axle mountings
front tyres cracking
nearside number plate light has an intermittent faulty connection
offside rear light lens damaged
rear tyres cracking
slight wear to both front suspension arm bushes
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
corrosion to rear axle mountings
front tyres cracking
nearside number plate light has an intermittent faulty connection
offside rear light lens damaged
rear tyres cracking
slight wear to both front suspension arm bushes
All tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
All tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
removed bear from dashboard prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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MX08 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 ZFW, 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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MX08 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2008.
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