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ML53UWF
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
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- Registration ML53UWF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
9
Passes
11
Failures
45%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near subframe bolt (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch behind liner (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- bonnet safety catch partially seized
- Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- oil leaks
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,622 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 21 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,539 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 21 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
26 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,875 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,877 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 21 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,244 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,007 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,516 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2008 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,790 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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ML53UWF was registered on 2003-10-20
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