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2003 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration AV53PDO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,856 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- SPARE TYRE UNDER INFLATED
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,856 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
- SPARE TYRE UNDER INFLATED
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,451 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section. (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front ends of outer sills have slight corrosion. (2.4.A.3)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (3.6.B.4d)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,939 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,194 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Engine fault lamp illuminated
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front outer sill corrodesd
3 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front outer sill corrodesd
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Engine fault lamp illuminated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,008 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
31 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,463 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,671 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,435 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,977 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,891 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,735 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,530 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 13 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,843 MI
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AV53PDO was registered on 2003-09-30
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