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GL53HLW
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HLW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
8
Passes
5
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,694 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,233 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014Advisory 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)
30 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,233 MI
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)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,827 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2013 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,827 MI
24 Jun 20265 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,862 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,402 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011 24 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,751 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,249 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,249 MI
24 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,904 MI
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GL53HLW was registered on 2004-02-14
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