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SW03AET
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
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- Registration SW03AET
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- 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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141 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,347 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint needs tightened (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
- oil leak
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x section at offside rear chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings brake hose bracket (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Inner Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- power steering pipes corroded
- engine warning light indicates a fault
- both rear axle bushes deteriorating
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,375 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,482 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front 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)
9 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,877 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,108 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009Advisory 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 2008
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory 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)
29 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,280 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,360 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,212 MI
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SW03AET was registered on 2003-04-25
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