Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc
LB53 SWXMOT history
LB53 SWX is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 85,845 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 SWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 SWX was last recorded at 85,845 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,472 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,373 miles
- Average per year
- 3,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,845 miles
- 2024 – 81,472 miles
- 2023 – 75,630 miles
- 2022 – 71,323 miles
- 2021 – 67,633 miles
- 2020 – 65,201 miles
- 2019 – 61,124 miles
- 2018 – 57,617 miles
- 2017 – 56,547 miles
- 2015 – 54,602 miles
- 2014 – 53,396 miles
- 2013 – 51,803 miles
- 2012 – 47,339 miles
- 2011 – 43,662 miles
- 2010 – 40,182 miles
- 2009 – 36,994 miles
- 2008 – 32,842 miles
- 2006 – 24,704 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCorrosion under the vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,845 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 665607365772
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under the vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Fail85,845 miles (+4,373)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 683246609734
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under the vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass81,472 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,472 miles
- Test number
- 413933239089
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,442 miles (+5,812)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,442 miles
- Test number
- 973082732269
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,630 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 75,630 miles
- Test number
- 111729755192
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corosion under vehicle
Fail75,617 miles (+51)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,617 miles
- Test number
- 970381029274
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail75,566 miles (+4,243)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,566 miles
- Test number
- 637927406769
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass71,323 miles (+3,690)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,323 miles
- Test number
- 484465704703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,633 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 67,633 miles
- Test number
- 912357050097
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,625 miles (+2,424)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,625 miles
- Test number
- 711167807811
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,201 miles
- Test number
- 272123088025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,201 miles (+4,077)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,201 miles
- Test number
- 316744152003
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,124 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,124 miles
- Test number
- 106213005468
- AdvisoryEngine oily
Pass57,617 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 57,617 miles
- Test number
- 711409321015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,547 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,547 miles
- Test number
- 302193738806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,602 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,602 miles
- Test number
- 505832727087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,396 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,396 miles
- Test number
- 346494364386
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,396 miles (+1,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 53,396 miles
- Test number
- 789394864316
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,803 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 51,803 miles
- Test number
- 448290253467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,339 miles (+3,677)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 47,339 miles
- Test number
- 209432352398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,662 miles (+3,480)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 43,662 miles
- Test number
- 688604751348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,182 miles (+3,188)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 40,182 miles
- Test number
- 904291150360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,994 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,994 miles
- Test number
- 640151359303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,842 miles (+3,908)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 32,842 miles
- Test number
- 902408358322
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,934 miles (+4,230)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,934 miles
- Test number
- 641632208013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 24,704 miles
- Test number
- 691252956322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 SWX
- Does LB53 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 SWX expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 SWX?
- The MOT on LB53 SWX expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 SWX done?
- LB53 SWX was recorded at 85,845 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,252 miles a year.
- Has LB53 SWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 SWX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 SWX 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 SWX find?
- LB53 SWX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front headlamp reflector slightly defective both front; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.
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