
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
Pass41,742 miles (+810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 41,742 miles
- Test number
- 838836710288
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slight corrosion
Pass40,932 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 40,932 miles
- Test number
- 436013889730
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass38,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 38,752 miles
- Test number
- 949095506548
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass37,652 miles (+904)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 37,652 miles
- Test number
- 847473041567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,748 miles
- Test number
- 129391835263
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass34,996 miles (+1,315)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,996 miles
- Test number
- 535926844268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,681 miles (+2,667)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,681 miles
- Test number
- 897492853247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,014 miles (+2,535)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,014 miles
- Test number
- 389055952208
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass25,908 miles (+2,505)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,908 miles
- Test number
- 253317960224
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass20,021 miles (+3,436)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,021 miles
- Test number
- 333993958222
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Pass16,585 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,585 miles
- Test number
- 870029567206
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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