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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

LB53 LJOMOT history

LB53 LJO is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
48,366 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LJO was last recorded at 48,366 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,361 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,366 miles
  • 2024 – 47,521 miles
  • 2023 – 47,254 miles
  • 2022 – 47,031 miles
  • 2021 – 46,892 miles
  • 2020 – 46,831 miles
  • 2019 – 46,404 miles
  • 2018 – 46,131 miles
  • 2017 – 46,029 miles
  • 2016 – 45,927 miles
  • 2015 – 45,800 miles
  • 2014 – 45,580 miles
  • 2013 – 45,293 miles
  • 2012 – 44,917 miles
  • 2011 – 44,668 miles
  • 2010 – 44,076 miles
  • 2009 – 36,936 miles
  • 2008 – 21,761 miles
  • 2007 – 12,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at offside front bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    449025397290
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at offside front bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail48,366 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    704577447191
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at offside front bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail48,361 miles (+840)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    371023859187
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass47,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    363728963168
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail47,519 miles (+265)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    410386757162
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,254 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    733959447122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened bulk head (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass47,031 miles (+139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    578936967622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head area slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass46,892 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    789739853764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass46,831 miles (+427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    685232180140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass46,404 miles (+273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    593518309063
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,131 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    894013315491
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  12. Pass46,029 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    827752996979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass45,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,927 miles
    Test number
    965654707230
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  14. Fail45,923 miles (+123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    365521896724
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass45,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    765738893231
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  16. Fail45,797 miles (+217)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    469098007205
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass45,580 miles (+287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    347075904294
    • AdvisoryBrake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass45,293 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    956694013223
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail45,290 miles (+373)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    465642113233
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass44,917 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    367029302224
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteSome travel on handbrake

  21. Fail44,912 miles (+244)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    925038102262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

  22. Pass44,668 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    679893211200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    382537710291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,076 miles (+7,140)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    814947210248
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass36,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    132633479107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,936 miles (+15,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    280423879153
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass21,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,761 miles
    Test number
    751719678191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,761 miles (+9,477)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,761 miles
    Test number
    340298278144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass12,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,284 miles
    Test number
    242761387448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 LJO

Does LB53 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LJO expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LJO?
The MOT on LB53 LJO expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LJO done?
LB53 LJO was recorded at 48,366 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has LB53 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LJO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 LJO 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 LB53 LJO find?
LB53 LJO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper suspension mounting areas corroded; offside front upper brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at offside front bulk head area; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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