MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from the mirror. ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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PJ08 HJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green 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 PJ08 HJF, 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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PJ08 HJF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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