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Ford KA

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

LD53 ADOMOT history

LD53 ADO is a grey petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

LD53 ADO grey Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
82,646 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ADO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ADO was last recorded at 82,646 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,646 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,646 miles
  • 2022 – 76,690 miles
  • 2021 – 69,946 miles
  • 2020 – 65,064 miles
  • 2019 – 59,015 miles
  • 2018 – 56,205 miles
  • 2017 – 52,189 miles
  • 2016 – 47,110 miles
  • 2015 – 43,617 miles
  • 2014 – 39,351 miles
  • 2013 – 34,736 miles
  • 2012 – 29,527 miles
  • 2010 – 26,399 miles
  • 2009 – 20,535 miles
  • 2008 – 18,073 miles
  • 2007 – 14,838 miles
  • 2006 – 11,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,646 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTread uneven on both rear tyresRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust brackets corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,646 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    878205210584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTread uneven on both rear tyres

  2. Fail82,646 miles (+5,956)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    168881559298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTread uneven on both rear tyres

  3. Pass76,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    277159163982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTread uneven on both rear tyres

  4. Fail76,690 miles (+6,744)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    461195681120
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTread uneven on both rear tyres

  5. Pass69,946 miles (+4,882)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    268591879595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,064 miles (+6,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    936446023010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,015 miles (+2,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    377638357872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets corroded

  8. Pass56,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    788562855310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail56,205 miles (+4,016)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    746774155031
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass52,189 miles (+5,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    861808000087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

  11. Pass47,110 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    362558952579
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

  12. Fail47,104 miles (+3,487)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    167611469337
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

  13. Pass43,617 miles (+4,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,617 miles
    Test number
    656827545075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust mountings corroded

  14. Pass39,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    118132444055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail39,351 miles (+4,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    689392244050
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail34,736 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    565709453015
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass34,736 miles (+5,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    827589953095
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass29,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    716239912011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,527 miles (+3,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    539589012077
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass26,399 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    553749420285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,535 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,535 miles
    Test number
    880858239263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,073 miles
    Test number
    200280448262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass18,073 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,073 miles
    Test number
    313200348222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,838 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    954363847290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,240 miles
    Test number
    680886436225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ADO

Does LD53 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ADO expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ADO?
The MOT on LD53 ADO expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ADO done?
LD53 ADO was recorded at 82,646 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has LD53 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ADO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 ADO 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 LD53 ADO find?
LD53 ADO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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