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SW53CXX
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
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- Registration SW53CXX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,092 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi jiont (7.1.2)
- power steering pipe corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi jiont (7.1.2)
- power steering pipe corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,155 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,026 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,223 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory 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)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,733 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,826 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,826 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,092 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010Advisory 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)
6 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory 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)
18 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,625 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,451 MI
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SW53CXX was registered on 2003-11-10
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