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GD53HAU
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GD53HAU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer sills and wing (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer sills and wing (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,855 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,855 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,024 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
28 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,988 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202627 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,821 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,397 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,951 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
7 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,172 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 24 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,626 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,581 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 24 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,041 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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GD53HAU was registered on 2004-01-30
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