MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion over rear lower arches (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion over underbody and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes and mountings (6.1.B.2)
temp rear exhaust mount
Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion over rear lower arches (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion over underbody and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes and mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
temp rear exhaust mount
Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis drop leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure x2 (1.1.C.1c)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing not tested
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust mount temp
Emissions not tested excessive leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fuel filter secured to brake pipes and rubbing (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler neck corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in boot close to shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
battery positive terminal cover missing
rear axle bushes weak
rear bumper brackets rotten
rear bumper loose
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower 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)
both sills rusted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both sills rusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RJ08 TDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RJ08 TDV, 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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RJ08 TDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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