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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LB54 EPLMOT history

LB54 EPL is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
166,950 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EPL was last recorded at 166,950 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,889 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,950 miles
  • 2022 – 164,511 miles
  • 2021 – 161,766 miles
  • 2020 – 158,671 miles
  • 2019 – 148,475 miles
  • 2018 – 134,922 miles
  • 2017 – 130,580 miles
  • 2016 – 126,055 miles
  • 2015 – 120,903 miles
  • 2014 – 115,248 miles
  • 2013 – 109,239 miles
  • 2012 – 104,508 miles
  • 2011 – 98,965 miles
  • 2010 – 94,281 miles
  • 2009 – 85,783 miles
  • 2008 – 76,274 miles
  • 2007 – 55,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,950 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Surface rust under-side of chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,950 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,950 miles
    Test number
    596962741890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail166,889 miles (+2,378)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,889 miles
    Test number
    270435204902
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,511 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,511 miles
    Test number
    276507977244
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail164,511 miles (+2,745)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,511 miles
    Test number
    176883174579
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass161,766 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,766 miles
    Test number
    175430884545
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

  6. Fail161,762 miles (+3,091)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,762 miles
    Test number
    975390229631
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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. Pass158,671 miles (+10,196)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,671 miles
    Test number
    339564033840
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under-side of chassis

  8. Pass148,475 miles (+13,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,475 miles
    Test number
    338451126733
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill + Slightly distort (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under-side of chassis

  9. Pass134,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    870157328953
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail134,922 miles (+4,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    537923673634
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,580 miles (+4,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,580 miles
    Test number
    495980196784
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - FLOOR (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE - Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass126,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    711388570734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LENS / TAIL LAMP DAMAGED

  13. Fail126,055 miles (+5,152)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    180288155998
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner FLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LENS / TAIL LAMP DAMAGED

  14. Pass120,903 miles (+5,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,903 miles
    Test number
    379994114401
    • AdvisoryH/C level high during emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass115,248 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    538974614397
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre perished/cracked

  16. Fail115,248 miles (+6,009)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    619494314373
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre perished/cracked

  17. Pass109,239 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    839292713316
    • NoteFront brake judder
    • NoteNsf brake hose perished
    • NoteNsr tyre worn unevenly inner edge

  18. Fail109,239 miles (+4,731)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    137242713336
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake judder
    • NoteNsf brake hose perished
    • NoteNsr tyre worn unevenly inner edge

  19. Pass104,508 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    155607122302
    • NoteNsr tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

  20. Fail104,477 miles (+67)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    178405122305
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNsr tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge
    • NoteOsf flexible brake pipe has been incorrectly fitted and is very close to the tyre

  21. Fail104,410 miles (+5,445)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,410 miles
    Test number
    959509612338
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn/distorting inner edge
    • NoteO/s belt fraying
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose appears misrouted,n/s/f hose perished/splitting
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone bush spindle seperating
    • NoteRear inner sills corrosion/sealant etc

  22. Pass98,965 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,965 miles
    Test number
    466961121341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,913 miles (+4,632)4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    707860121376
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion present steering coupling bearings
    • NoteFront pads near limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn/distorting inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f flexi hose perished/splitting
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt starting to fray
    • NoteWipers smearing

  24. Pass94,281 miles (+8,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    443079710487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass85,783 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    562758719370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,274 miles (+20,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,274 miles
    Test number
    592299908380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    413242337423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 EPL

Does LB54 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EPL expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EPL?
The MOT on LB54 EPL expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EPL done?
LB54 EPL was recorded at 166,950 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has LB54 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EPL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 EPL 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 LB54 EPL find?
LB54 EPL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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