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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

LB51 EFDMOT history

LB51 EFD is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 6 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 32,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
32,959 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EFD was last recorded at 32,959 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,307 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
1,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,959 miles
  • 2023 – 32,307 miles
  • 2022 – 31,850 miles
  • 2021 – 30,890 miles
  • 2020 – 30,123 miles
  • 2019 – 28,934 miles
  • 2018 – 28,932 miles
  • 2017 – 27,718 miles
  • 2016 – 26,469 miles
  • 2015 – 25,207 miles
  • 2014 – 24,149 miles
  • 2013 – 22,560 miles
  • 2012 – 20,872 miles
  • 2011 – 19,151 miles
  • 2010 – 17,468 miles
  • 2009 – 15,514 miles
  • 2008 – 13,160 miles
  • 2007 – 11,424 miles
  • 2006 – 9,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bout (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bouth (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass32,959 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    837376283940
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bout (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bouth (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail32,959 miles (+652)2 dangerous2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    262715799314
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bout (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bouth (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass32,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    990987833585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail32,307 miles (+457)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    223654971553
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,850 miles (+960)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    341694997202
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch in secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Pass30,890 miles (+767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,890 miles
    Test number
    396680970147
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,123 miles (+1,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    780624583166
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main frame on suspension arm front bush strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides inner sill slight corroded

  8. Pass28,934 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    449832042994
    • AdvisoryFront coolant leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail28,932 miles (+1,214)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    442027570610
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by Suspension component lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by Suspension component lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,718 miles (+1,249)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    839030651788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by Suspension component lower arm (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by Suspension component lower arm (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass26,469 miles (+1,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,469 miles
    Test number
    777650962629
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass25,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    363248707420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  13. Fail25,207 miles (+1,058)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    911846350496
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  14. Pass24,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    617437714361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,149 miles (+1,589)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    647627614348
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail22,560 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,560 miles
    Test number
    106548103312
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass22,560 miles (+1,688)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,560 miles
    Test number
    167178603320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass20,872 miles (+1,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    985033312301
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass19,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,151 miles
    Test number
    717164011345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,151 miles (+1,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,151 miles
    Test number
    686784111385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,468 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,468 miles
    Test number
    932957710344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,449 miles (+1,935)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,449 miles
    Test number
    353944910347
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass15,514 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,514 miles
    Test number
    261007819312
    • NoteRear number plate has cracks and water marks
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  24. Fail15,514 miles (+2,354)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,514 miles
    Test number
    442085919491
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate has cracks and water marks
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  25. Pass13,160 miles (+1,736)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,160 miles
    Test number
    814989918317
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate has water mark
    • NoteOffside front tyre edge worn
    • NoteRear number plate has cracks

  26. Pass11,424 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,424 miles
    Test number
    362361917347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade not cleaning properly

  27. Fail11,424 miles (+2,075)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,424 miles
    Test number
    453981917489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade not cleaning properly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre start cracking

  28. Pass9,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,349 miles
    Test number
    524508696207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EFD

Does LB51 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 EFD expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EFD?
The MOT on LB51 EFD expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 EFD done?
LB51 EFD was recorded at 32,959 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 1,267 miles a year.
Has LB51 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EFD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 EFD 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 LB51 EFD find?
LB51 EFD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front headlamp lens slightly defective bout; front headlamp lens slightly defective bouth, and 3 more.

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