Ford KA
White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc
LD03 MELMOT history
LD03 MEL is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 89,531 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 MEL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 MEL was last recorded at 89,531 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,558 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,973 miles
- Average per year
- 5,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,531 miles
- 2025 – 85,558 miles
- 2024 – 81,943 miles
- 2023 – 79,610 miles
- 2022 – 77,259 miles
- 2021 – 74,588 miles
- 2020 – 70,577 miles
- 2019 – 62,951 miles
- 2018 – 55,872 miles
- 2017 – 49,096 miles
- 2015 – 37,120 miles
- 2014 – 29,295 miles
- 2013 – 20,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,531 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
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.
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side brackets detached
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing ***close to mot refusal***[Tread depth 3.2mm ]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,531 miles (+3,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 89,531 miles
- Test number
- 845171057956
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Pass85,558 miles (+3,615)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 85,558 miles
- Test number
- 923722748073
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front offside most affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Pass81,943 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,943 miles
- Test number
- 160894634564
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both side brackets detached (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing ***close to mot refusal***[Tread depth 3.2mm ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Fail81,941 miles (+2,331)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,941 miles
- Test number
- 971896220956
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both side brackets detached (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing ***close to mot refusal***[Tread depth 3.2mm ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Pass79,610 miles (+2,351)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 740199011112
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both side brackets detached (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Pass77,259 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 77,259 miles
- Test number
- 218135968986
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
Fail77,259 miles (+2,671)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,259 miles
- Test number
- 242975387430
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryExhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryOil level slightly high
Pass74,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 74,588 miles
- Test number
- 852267963330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,588 miles (+4,011)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,588 miles
- Test number
- 473989276883
- MajorExhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,577 miles (+7,626)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 70,577 miles
- Test number
- 326611165948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,951 miles
- Test number
- 746207345806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,951 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,951 miles
- Test number
- 135794087462
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,872 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 55,872 miles
- Test number
- 960148673202
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,096 miles (+11,976)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,096 miles
- Test number
- 472482907193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,120 miles (+7,825)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,120 miles
- Test number
- 843036557803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,295 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,295 miles
- Test number
- 968640064254
- 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)
Fail29,289 miles (+8,530)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 947140864232
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 20,759 miles
- Test number
- 786167263284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 MEL
- Does LD03 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 MEL is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 MEL?
- The MOT on LD03 MEL is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 MEL done?
- LD03 MEL was recorded at 89,531 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
- Has LD03 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 MEL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD03 MEL 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 LD03 MEL find?
- LD03 MEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; exhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded; exhaust back box poor/outer skins corroded.
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