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2003 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration CE53BXM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cracked/holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/splits in the inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repair has been carried out to the N/S/F subframe mounting.
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged high pressure pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Possible fuel leak into N/S/R wheel arch, damp and smells of petrol but unable to see any leaks, recommend further investigation.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Coolant level low.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,443 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,443 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018 17 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,176 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,773 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016 17 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,598 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015 17 Jun 202626 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,753 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014 17 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,196 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
14 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,262 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 17 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 17 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,165 MI
17 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,333 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,101 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 17 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,057 MI
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CE53BXM was registered on 2003-09-01
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