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SC53BXD
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SC53BXD
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
8
Passes
6
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area various places (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area various places (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,214 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 722,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Trailing 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing 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)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,147 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,544 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,628 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,139 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,320 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,156 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SC53BXD was registered on 2003-12-05
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