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GL53HMX
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HMX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 30 Dec 2014
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
8
Passes
7
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
31 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,999 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
12 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,503 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
27 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
3 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,570 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 24 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,542 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 24 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
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)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 24 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,333 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,800 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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GL53HMX was registered on 2003-12-29
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