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GL53GAO
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GL53GAO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel/ panel behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion round fuel filler neck
- Play in both front top shock mounts
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail
- Corrosion to offside door shut
- Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
- Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch and subframe mount
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,728 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Spare tyre defective flat ()
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sidesill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective flat ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre pressure low
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sidesill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,798 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,936 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
22 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,120 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory 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)
28 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,531 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,445 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 24 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,071 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,864 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
17 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,299 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,172 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,425 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,735 MI
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GL53GAO was registered on 2003-11-19
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