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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

LB04 NXGMOT history

LB04 NXG is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2022
Mileage
56,321 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 NXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 NXG was last recorded at 56,321 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,719 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,321 miles
  • 2021 – 53,719 miles
  • 2020 – 51,037 miles
  • 2019 – 48,254 miles
  • 2018 – 44,620 miles
  • 2017 – 41,493 miles
  • 2016 – 38,270 miles
  • 2015 – 35,272 miles
  • 2014 – 32,155 miles
  • 2013 – 28,276 miles
  • 2012 – 25,022 miles
  • 2011 – 23,713 miles
  • 2010 – 22,505 miles
  • 2009 – 21,422 miles
  • 2008 – 20,079 miles
  • 2007 – 17,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail56,321 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail partly covered by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation 31 -37% (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside / nearside has been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by top suspension mount / partly covered by wheel arch liners / recommend attention offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front play in top suspension mount
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroding outside prescribed area
  • AdvisoryNearside door skin corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail / recommend attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle / suspension mounts corroding / beam axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside / chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside seat belts not retracting fully
  • AdvisorySlight knock and play in steering rack / inner joints

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Boot release faulty--opened from inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front chassis rails corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust & mounts corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/S/R tyre perishing and worn unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail56,321 miles (+2,602)1 dangerous4 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    806670645820
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail partly covered by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation 31 -37% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside / nearside has been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by top suspension mount / partly covered by wheel arch liners / recommend attention offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroding outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside door skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail / recommend attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle / suspension mounts corroding / beam axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside / chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside seat belts not retracting fully
    • AdvisorySlight knock and play in steering rack / inner joints
  2. Pass53,719 miles (+2,682)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    552517688911
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release faulty -- Recommend attention.
    • AdvisoryBoot struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S subframe mounts-- N/S Mount area has been repaired. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering feed pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear chassis rails . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering rack.
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mounts.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion both front chassis rails by N/S & O/S suspension mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,037 miles1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    813916327280
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting / smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryN/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges and pressure seems low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake application / release uneven -- O/S lagging -- 28% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in N/S/F & O/S/F top suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Feed pipes corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion both N/S/R & O/S/R chassis rails and axle beam mounts
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion by N/S/F & O/S/F subframe mounts -- N/S mount has been repaired
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion fuel tank and feed pipes
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails by suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail51,037 miles (+2,783)2 repaired1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    575854191500
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting / smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryN/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges and pressure seems low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake application / release uneven -- O/S lagging -- 28% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in N/S/F & O/S/F top suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Feed pipes corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion both N/S/R & O/S/R chassis rails and axle beam mounts
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion by N/S/F & O/S/F subframe mounts -- N/S mount has been repaired
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion fuel tank and feed pipes
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails by suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass48,254 miles (+3,634)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    148298703316
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corroded by subframe mounts.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded by suspension mounts and rear beam axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering.
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryOne of three exhaust mounts broken and exhaust corroding.
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s and n/s top suspension mounts.
  6. Pass44,620 miles (+3,127)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    121163451932
    • Advisory1 of 3 rear exhaust mounts broken/exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts
  7. Pass41,493 miles (+3,223)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    700660929014
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust and mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryFront chassis rails and sub-frame mounts ( dog legs ) corroding
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre bald on inner edge -- close to wear indicators -- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryPlay in N/S/F top suspension mounts
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion center / front chassis rails
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion front suspension components
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion power steering pipes
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion rear chassis rails by rear suspension mounts
  8. Pass38,270 miles (+11)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    469896292263
    • AdvisoryBoot release faulty--opened from inside
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust & mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre perishing and worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOn Re-test Repaired area around sub-frame mount covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryPower steering feed pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose collars corroding
  9. Fail38,259 miles (+2,987)1 dangerous1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    898178154609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoot release faulty--opened from inside
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust & mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre perishing and worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering feed pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose collars corroding
  10. Pass35,272 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    339991423852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing & wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBoth front chasssis legs & dog legs corroding badly
    • AdvisoryExhaust & mounts corroding.
    • AdvisoryN/s &o/s front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding.
  11. Fail35,231 miles (+3,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    107877322959
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)
  12. Pass32,155 miles (+3,879)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,155 miles
    Test number
    356089674455
    • NoteFront Brake Application / Release Uneven
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Worn Unevenly & Perishing
    • NoteO/S/F Brake Hose Perishing Slightly
    • NoteO/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorating
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Front Chassis Rails & Dog Legs-- By Subframe Mounts Badly Corroded
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes
  13. Pass28,276 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    259706973275
    • NoteBoth Front Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
    • NoteBoth Front Wheel Rims Distorted
    • NoteExhaust Corroding
    • NoteFront Brake Balance Poor
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroding Slightly
    • NoteFront Chassis Legs By Suspension Mounts Corroding--Also By Subframe Mounts
    • NoteFront Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges Slightly
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Perishing
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Worn Unevenly
    • NotePower Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
    • NoteRear Brake Hoses Collars Corroding
  14. Fail28,276 miles (+3,254)1 repaired11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    676796073267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth Front Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
    • NoteBoth Front Wheel Rims Distorted
    • NoteExhaust Corroding
    • NoteFront Brake Balance Poor
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroding Slightly
    • NoteFront Chassis Legs By Suspension Mounts Corroding--Also By Subframe Mounts
    • NoteFront Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges Slightly
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Perishing
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Worn Unevenly
    • NotePower Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
    • NoteRear Brake Hoses Collars Corroding
  15. Pass25,022 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    726427472207
    • NoteExhaust & Mounts Corroding
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroding
    • NoteFront Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Front Chassis Legs--By Subframe Mounts & Floor Pans
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes
  16. Fail25,022 miles (+1,309)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    836757472207
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust & Mounts Corroding
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroding
    • NoteFront Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Front Chassis Legs--By Subframe Mounts & Floor Pans
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes
  17. Pass23,713 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    319529271410
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly
    • NoteSlight corrosion around both front subframe mounts
    • NoteStaining around water pump
  18. Fail23,713 miles (+1,208)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    366709971480
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly
    • NoteSlight corrosion around both front subframe mounts
    • NoteStaining around water pump
  19. Pass22,505 miles (+1,083)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    264011680271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy/long travel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall badly cracked/perished
    • NoteUneven wear o/s/r tyre
    • NoteWipers smearing
  20. Pass21,422 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,422 miles
    Test number
    844620469283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,079 miles (+2,335)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    373933368285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFoot brake slightly spongy/long travel - recommend attention
    • NoteRear brake balance poor
  22. Pass17,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,744 miles
    Test number
    964183457245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 NXG

Does LB04 NXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 NXG expired on 13 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 NXG?
The MOT on LB04 NXG expired on 13 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 NXG done?
LB04 NXG was recorded at 56,321 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has LB04 NXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 NXG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 NXG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 NXG find?
LB04 NXG failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: offside rear tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in tread; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail partly covered by fuel tank; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy, and 21 more.

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