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OY08 EFR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,536 mi
Last recorded45,536 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanging bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2023 45,535 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanging bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,202 miles

General age related corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,443 miles

Corrosion forming around fuel cap

Corrosion forming on bulk head

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer mount corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,443 miles

Corrosion forming around fuel cap

Corrosion forming on bulk head

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer mount corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,674 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,399 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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OY08 EFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY08 EFR, 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 OY08 EFR registered?

OY08 EFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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