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SW04FTA
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
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- Registration SW04FTA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inadequate repair (not seamless weld not used) (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GOING INTO FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))
- SEVERE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GOING INTO FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
- ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- SEVERE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GOING INTO FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GOING INTO FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))
- ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,902 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s X 2 BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)
- REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION
30 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded W/BONE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s X 2 BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)
- REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,467 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,783 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,305 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,404 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 13 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,235 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 13 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,534 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202618 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,236 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 13 Jun 202617 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 20,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW04FTA was registered on 2004-04-30
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