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SW52EWA
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SW52EWA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 23 Feb 2018
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,185 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,230 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,663 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Subframe 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 slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,892 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,697 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 10 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,184 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,879 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,521 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,392 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 10 Jun 202619 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
13 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,970 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
28 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,918 MI
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SW52EWA was registered on 2003-01-28
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