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SW53CYZ
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CYZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
9
Passes
9
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,536 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
- Front Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,827 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,941 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,064 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,353 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,923 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
31 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,139 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,197 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,321 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,321 MI
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)
24 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53CYZ was registered on 2003-11-26
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