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GL53WVW
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WVW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
30 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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)
- oil leak
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,053 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015 22 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,493 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,343 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,685 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,920 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,947 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 22 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory 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)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,152 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,611 MI
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GL53WVW was registered on 2003-12-12
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