MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
damage nearside of vehicle
child seat nearside rear seatbelt
discs worn
nearside rear wing damaged
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
offside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RJ08 TFE safe to buy?
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