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RJ08 TFE

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 TFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 122,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch rusted through under fuel filler opipes by suspension (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor to sills

nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge

nearside rear wing badly damaged and corroded

offside front floor repaired

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,251 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside head light condensation

exhaust brackets corroded

under side of vehclie corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 106,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring insecure (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside head light condensation

exhaust brackets corroded

under side of vehclie corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,178 miles

damage nearside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,148 miles

child seat nearside rear seatbelt

discs worn

nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat nearside rear seatbelt

discs worn

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,971 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,474 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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RJ08 TFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RJ08 TFE, 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 RJ08 TFE registered?

RJ08 TFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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