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2003 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration GL53ONP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel hose insecure filler neck mounting excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroded/ has minor leak
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,475 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rear axle bushes worn/perished
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
11 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 area (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component 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)
- rear axle bushes worn/perished
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear axle bushes worn/perished
- exhaust front flexi worn
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel front section (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure clip missing (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear axle bushes worn/perished
- exhaust front flexi worn
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,699 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202615 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,292 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,216 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,149 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,986 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,397 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,397 MI
23 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,955 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 23 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,756 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,613 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,146 MI
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GL53ONP was registered on 2003-12-10
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