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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LD53 GJUMOT history

LD53 GJU is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

LD53 GJU red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
71,805 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GJU was last recorded at 71,805 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,798 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,805 miles
  • 2022 – 67,162 miles
  • 2021 – 62,935 miles
  • 2020 – 60,178 miles
  • 2019 – 55,250 miles
  • 2018 – 49,221 miles
  • 2017 – 44,399 miles
  • 2016 – 40,306 miles
  • 2015 – 28,450 miles
  • 2014 – 19,024 miles
  • 2013 – 18,994 miles
  • 2012 – 18,866 miles
  • 2011 – 18,633 miles
  • 2010 – 17,880 miles
  • 2009 – 16,589 miles
  • 2008 – 13,989 miles
  • 2007 – 11,690 miles
  • 2006 – 9,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,805 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,805 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    354910706212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,798 miles (+4,636)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    682239061919
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,162 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    556458366763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail67,162 miles (+4,227)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    502349155275
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass62,935 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    103017887674
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,911 miles (+2,733)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    259157994212
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,178 miles (+4,928)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    880647425703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMovement nearside front suspension strut top mount

  8. Pass55,250 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    940953033251
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear getting low

  9. Pass49,221 miles (+4,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    913027511759
    • AdvisoryMovement offside + nearside front macpherson strut top mounts
    • AdvisorySome corrosion offside outer sill

  10. Pass44,399 miles (+4,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    535062698945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass40,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    887736330775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail40,306 miles (+11,856)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    491404439341
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass28,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,450 miles
    Test number
    773155611408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,433 miles (+9,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    213757310685
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass19,024 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    367655454283
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass18,994 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    337342863229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,866 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,866 miles
    Test number
    856359442224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,633 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    205784641250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,880 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,880 miles
    Test number
    140306740243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,589 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    630594269231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass16,589 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    710464469285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,989 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,989 miles
    Test number
    761083768217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,690 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,690 miles
    Test number
    390640367451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,385 miles
    Test number
    910531956225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 GJU

Does LD53 GJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 GJU expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GJU?
The MOT on LD53 GJU expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 GJU done?
LD53 GJU was recorded at 71,805 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has LD53 GJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GJU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 GJU 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 GJU find?
LD53 GJU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, and 1 more.

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