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GL53KEJ
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
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- Registration GL53KEJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,977 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 58,977 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
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,335 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 52,772 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 51,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,060 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Damage to bumper but unlikely to become detached or course harm.
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,719 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 26 Jun 20269 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,719 MI
26 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,052 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017 26 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,605 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,942 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,942 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,908 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory 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)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,111 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,069 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,699 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 26 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,006 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,848 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 25,848 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,883 MI
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GL53KEJ was registered on 2003-11-12
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