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SW53DFG
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DFG
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 24 Jan 2017
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,298 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,876 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,872 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
22 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,940 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
18 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,430 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
4 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,035 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,583 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,694 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
29 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,779 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,779 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,054 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 18,054 MI
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SW53DFG was registered on 2003-10-31
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