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ML53YPA
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YPA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,869 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- rattle on exhaust
- exhaust starting to corrode
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- rattle on exhaust
- exhaust starting to corrode
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,284 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion at o/s and n/s front floor sections
- Offside Front tyre approaching legal limit on tread
- surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections
- Nearside Front tyre approaching legal limit on tread
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear - inner - wishbone bush collapsed (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing inner - rear - wishbone bush collapsed (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion at o/s and n/s front floor sections
- Nearside Front tyre approaching legal limit on tread
- Offside Front tyre approaching legal limit on tread
- surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,562 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 19 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,023 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,023 MI
19 Jun 202618 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,274 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,894 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,839 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension 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)
15 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,716 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension 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)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,921 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,304 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008 19 Jun 20269 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,824 MI
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ML53YPA was registered on 2003-09-30
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