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SC53BWZ
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SC53BWZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
25 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,928 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- the clutch feed pipe is weeping fluid
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,123 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
18 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,772 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,772 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,692 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,734 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,488 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2012 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,704 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,398 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,753 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,115 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2009 11 Jun 202618 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,904 MI
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SC53BWZ was registered on 2003-12-08
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