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MM53DVR
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
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- Registration MM53DVR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at back (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at back (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear part of sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill corroded
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,099 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture (1.7.5a)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear chassis corroded.
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture (1.7.5a)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear chassis corroded.
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,964 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside (1.7.5a)
14 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,955 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
30 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,584 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,841 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,461 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012Advisory 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)
24 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (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)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,978 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,404 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
24 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,876 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,347 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2008 18 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,642 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MM53DVR was registered on 2003-12-30
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