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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LD53 SZLMOT history

LD53 SZL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

LD53 SZL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
42,306 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SZL was last recorded at 42,306 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,304 miles · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 42,306 miles
  • 2021 – 42,058 miles
  • 2020 – 41,742 miles
  • 2019 – 40,932 miles
  • 2018 – 39,791 miles
  • 2017 – 38,752 miles
  • 2016 – 37,652 miles
  • 2015 – 36,748 miles
  • 2014 – 34,996 miles
  • 2013 – 33,681 miles
  • 2012 – 31,014 miles
  • 2011 – 28,479 miles
  • 2010 – 25,908 miles
  • 2009 – 23,403 miles
  • 2008 – 20,021 miles
  • 2007 – 16,585 miles
  • 2006 – 13,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,306 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,306 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    399239463895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail42,304 miles (+246)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    548893822889
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass42,058 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,058 miles
    Test number
    293980803758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass41,742 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    838836710288
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slight corrosion
  5. Pass40,932 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    436013889730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,791 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    480497918808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    949095506548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,752 miles (+1,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    941521653109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass37,652 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    847473041567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    129391835263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,748 miles (+1,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    109201535204
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass34,996 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,996 miles
    Test number
    535926844268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,681 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    897492853247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,014 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,014 miles
    Test number
    389055952208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,479 miles (+2,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    185405161283
    • NoteFront brake imballance on 22%
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency has only just met the requirements
  16. Pass25,908 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    253317960224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,403 miles (+3,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    320699759480
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit of wear
    • NoteSlight play in both front top suspension mountings
  18. Pass20,021 miles (+3,436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    333993958222
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking
  19. Pass16,585 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,585 miles
    Test number
    870029567206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,343 miles
    Test number
    452300076281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SZL

Does LD53 SZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SZL expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SZL?
The MOT on LD53 SZL expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SZL done?
LD53 SZL was recorded at 42,306 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 1,815 miles a year.
Has LD53 SZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SZL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 SZL 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 SZL find?
LD53 SZL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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