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SW53CYJ
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CYJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Fuel system component insecure Fuel filer pipes (7.2.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre is perished
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim & Rear (4.2.A.1a)
- E.M.L . on
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,020 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak around engine
- Vehicle repaired by welding
- Vehicle has been under-sealed restricting view
- Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Light slightly cracked (1.5.1c)
- Front Wipers a little streaky
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,020 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wipers a little streaky
- Vehicle repaired by welding
- Vehicle has been under-sealed restricting view
- Oil leak around engine
- Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Light slightly cracked (1.5.1c)
23 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,606 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,202 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
25 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,502 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,906 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,883 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,410 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,055 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,571 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
20 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,543 MI
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SW53CYJ was registered on 2004-02-25
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