MOT Status
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87,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut, stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut, stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut / stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut / stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust fouling shock absorber mount when under load , advise adjustment
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dosent fit screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dosent fit screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ58 TXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RJ58 TXE, 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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RJ58 TXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.
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