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OV53LCA
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration OV53LCA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 44,567 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 44,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 40,435 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 40,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2015 and is cracked
- Offside Front tyre was manufactured in 2003 and is incorrect size
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2011
- Nearside Front tyre was manufactured in 2005
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 35,393 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 35,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 34,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023 29 Jun 202626 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 34,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 33,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear outer sill corroding
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 33,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear outer sill corroding
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 32,897 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 31,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front n/s and o/s floor/structure corroding
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front power steering pipes corroding
- Front outer sill corroding
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 30,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 30,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,961 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,170 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rust patches on o/s outer sill.
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,250 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
14 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 24,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
11 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,212 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 29 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,982 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 29 Jun 202620 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 29 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,834 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 29 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,983 MI
Expiry date: 30 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)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,228 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,496 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 29 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,133 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
15 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,853 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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OV53LCA was registered on 2003-09-30
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