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LS53TKU
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
General Information
- Registration LS53TKU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
8
Passes
10
Failures
44.44%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel distorted inner side (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper and front side panels insecure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- rear bumper and rear side panels insecure
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,088 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
7 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,041 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 7 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,941 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202618 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,872 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,758 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,658 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 7 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 7 Jun 202619 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,442 MI
7 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,220 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,220 MI
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LS53TKU was registered on 2003-11-14
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