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LJ08 ARZ

2008 Ford GT

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,253 mi
Last recorded60,253 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford GT10,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,253 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2026 60,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower bush not seated correctly (2.2.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,744 miles

surface corrosion through out underbody

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,781 miles

TPMS on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on yellow

Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front **some corrosion to both caliper brake pipes**

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 49,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 43,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 41,820 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OS SUSPENSION

TPM LAMP ON

Pass 15 May 2015 40,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,961 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 May 2014 38,961 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,050 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,736 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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LJ08 ARZ is a 2008 Ford GT in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 10,505 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Ford GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ08 ARZ registered?

LJ08 ARZ is a 2008 Ford GT, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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