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2003 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration SW53DFC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,523 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,477 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,316 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,012 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,946 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,190 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,353 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,861 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202620 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 10,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SW53DFC was registered on 2003-12-12
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