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MA53PYL
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration MA53PYL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
8 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Full outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Full inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Full sill (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Around fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Spare tyre perished
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,937 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre wearing on outer edge
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
7 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,000 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,574 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 20 Jun 202628 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,287 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202629 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,203 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 20 Jun 202630 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
25 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,812 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,315 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 20 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
15 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,300 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 20 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,322 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 20 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MA53PYL was registered on 2003-09-30
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