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GF53UYM
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
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- Registration GF53UYM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
9
Passes
10
Failures
47.37%
Pass Rate
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153 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- nearside rear tyre very perished
- offside wiper split
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/ outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and sill end, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, marked yellow (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,466 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
28 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,404 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,940 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,458 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2012Advisory 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)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,684 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
4 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,326 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,957 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2009 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
5 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,085 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
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