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GD53KRE
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GD53KRE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Flitch slightly corroded.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Inner Flitch slightly corroded.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,509 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,390 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,610 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,940 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,940 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,298 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory 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)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,213 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 20 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,106 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010 20 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,913 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,934 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,841 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 12,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GD53KRE was registered on 2004-01-07
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