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2004 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration GD53HBF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around axle mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil front to rear (5.2.6)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by wishbone (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around axle mount (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- 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)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,489 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,512 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush and bearing worn (2.7.4)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak
- 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,470 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,552 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,718 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,626 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,758 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory 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)
14 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,711 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,298 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD53HBF was registered on 2004-01-31
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