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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

L18 BDSMOT history

L18 BDS is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 27 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

L18 BDS red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
22,374 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BDS was last recorded at 22,374 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,373 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 22,374 miles
  • 2023 – 20,562 miles
  • 2017 – 20,553 miles
  • 2016 – 20,541 miles
  • 2015 – 20,044 miles
  • 2014 – 19,279 miles
  • 2013 – 18,255 miles
  • 2012 – 16,854 miles
  • 2011 – 15,490 miles
  • 2010 – 13,764 miles
  • 2009 – 11,613 miles
  • 2008 – 9,512 miles
  • 2007 – 7,269 miles
  • 2006 – 4,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,374 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,374 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    22,374 miles
    Test number
    541832781443
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail22,373 miles (+1,811)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,373 miles
    Test number
    901432281789
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass20,562 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,562 miles
    Test number
    295216037481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    117753736594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,553 miles (+12)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    350430671535
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass20,541 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    568707150582
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all all front suspension components

  7. Fail20,533 miles (+489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    282044733373
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor pan to inner sill corroded and holed less then 30cm from sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded and holed less than 30cm from subframe mount. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all all front suspension components

  8. Pass20,044 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,044 miles
    Test number
    998047275133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front flexible brake pipe cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing window

  9. Fail20,044 miles (+765)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,044 miles
    Test number
    859907375188
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front flexible brake pipe cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing window

  10. Pass19,279 miles (+15)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    289822484434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  11. Fail19,264 miles (+1,009)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    715227274100
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  12. Pass18,255 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,255 miles
    Test number
    149169583156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,184 miles (+1,330)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,184 miles
    Test number
    659155173156
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 1.6mm

  14. Pass16,854 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,854 miles
    Test number
    895847382123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly corroded

  15. Fail16,854 miles (+1,364)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,854 miles
    Test number
    125857682185
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly corroded

  16. Pass15,490 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,490 miles
    Test number
    459491501282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,764 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,764 miles
    Test number
    652754790113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass11,613 miles (+2,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,613 miles
    Test number
    891316279118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTop of offside sill holed but not within 12inches of a pescribed area

  19. Pass9,512 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,512 miles
    Test number
    470202178124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass7,269 miles (+3,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,269 miles
    Test number
    461658397162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass4,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,233 miles
    Test number
    714655036197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BDS

Does L18 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 BDS expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 BDS?
The MOT on L18 BDS expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 BDS done?
L18 BDS was recorded at 22,374 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 1,020 miles a year.
Has L18 BDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BDS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 BDS 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 L18 BDS find?
L18 BDS passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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