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OV53UBW
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration OV53UBW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- 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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60 Total Defects Recorded
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both outer sills very weak
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,468 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016 2 Jul 20264 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,664 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 2 Jul 202613 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,829 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 2 Jul 202627 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,357 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 2 Jul 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,578 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 2 Jul 202612 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,578 MI
2 Jul 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,766 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,241 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,241 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,358 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009 2 Jul 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,117 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
1 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,721 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 2 Jul 20261 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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OV53UBW was registered on 2003-10-17
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