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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LA51 GXHMOT history

LA51 GXH is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

LA51 GXH red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2024
Mileage
55,139 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 GXH was last recorded at 55,139 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,925 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,214 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,139 miles
  • 2023 – 53,925 miles
  • 2022 – 52,481 miles
  • 2021 – 50,882 miles
  • 2020 – 50,156 miles
  • 2019 – 47,395 miles
  • 2018 – 43,908 miles
  • 2017 – 39,823 miles
  • 2016 – 35,113 miles
  • 2015 – 31,874 miles
  • 2014 – 29,578 miles
  • 2013 – 27,942 miles
  • 2012 – 24,841 miles
  • 2011 – 22,770 miles
  • 2010 – 20,496 miles
  • 2009 – 17,996 miles
  • 2008 – 15,712 miles
  • 2007 – 13,333 miles
  • 2006 – 10,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail55,139 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail55,139 miles (+1,214)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    140257658677
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass53,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    613646382436
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail53,925 miles (+1,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    893438052921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass52,481 miles (+1,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    101637755533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,882 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    319510796544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,156 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    682155157749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail50,156 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    639980620290
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass47,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,395 miles
    Test number
    870419442702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail47,395 miles (+3,487)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,395 miles
    Test number
    839228840952
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass43,908 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    681539692254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement re bush debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail43,898 miles (+4,075)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,898 miles
    Test number
    441414997780
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement re bush debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass39,823 miles (+4,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    497590083458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass35,113 miles (+3,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,113 miles
    Test number
    117571135986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,874 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    927396215044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,578 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,578 miles
    Test number
    169667014422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  16. Pass27,942 miles (+3,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,942 miles
    Test number
    165397913046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass24,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    418540622035
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail24,834 miles (+2,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    355750122013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass22,770 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,770 miles
    Test number
    168634511434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass20,496 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,496 miles
    Test number
    562489910028
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass17,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,996 miles
    Test number
    563794619055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail17,996 miles (+2,284)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,996 miles
    Test number
    160484719044
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass15,712 miles (+2,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,712 miles
    Test number
    890705618000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass13,333 miles (+2,572)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,333 miles
    Test number
    253070537033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  25. Pass10,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,761 miles
    Test number
    120844506446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 GXH

Does LA51 GXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GXH expired on 28 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GXH?
The MOT on LA51 GXH expired on 28 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GXH done?
LA51 GXH was recorded at 55,139 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has LA51 GXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GXH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 GXH 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 LA51 GXH find?
LA51 GXH failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: front service brake imbalanced across an axle; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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