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SW53CVU
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CVU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
9
Passes
6
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides chassis members (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under floor panel (6.1.C.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rears (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,127 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,543 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,600 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,129 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,605 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,159 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,939 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,454 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,672 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53CVU was registered on 2003-10-31
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