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2003 FORD KA
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- Registration SW03NLT
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 13 Dec 2017
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,090 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to underside
- Axle swivel joint has slight play axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)
- corrosion to underside
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,715 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear slight play in axle bushes
- Offside Rear nail in tyre
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,105 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,462 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,671 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,388 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,099 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011 19 Jun 20265 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,542 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
6 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,542 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,752 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
6 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,752 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
9 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,271 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 19 Jun 20269 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,271 MI
19 Jun 202611 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,102 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2007 19 Jun 20269 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW03NLT was registered on 2003-08-27
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