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GF53FUO
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FUO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 66,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor/rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,490 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2026 23 Jun 20262 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 64,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,413 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 64,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,705 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 56,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,993 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,812 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg behind wheel arch linner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,477 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,874 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS (UPPER) ARE CORRODED
- BOTH OF THE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
1 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS (UPPER) ARE CORRODED
- BOTH OF THE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,271 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018 23 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,164 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,983 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,130 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,677 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,082 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 23 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,013 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,720 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009Advisory 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)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,223 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
10 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,178 MI
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GF53FUO was registered on 2003-09-30
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