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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LD53 ZKEMOT history

LD53 ZKE is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

LD53 ZKE silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
54,634 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZKE was last recorded at 54,634 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 4,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2020: 40,616 miles, lower than 386,712 miles on 2 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,012 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,622 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,634 miles
  • 2022 – 50,012 miles
  • 2021 – 44,803 miles
  • 2020 – 40,616 miles
  • 2019 – 386,712 miles
  • 2018 – 35,280 miles
  • 2017 – 31,482 miles
  • 2016 – 29,754 miles
  • 2015 – 29,134 miles
  • 2014 – 28,266 miles
  • 2013 – 27,272 miles
  • 2012 – 26,183 miles
  • 2011 – 21,748 miles
  • 2010 – 19,689 miles
  • 2009 – 17,637 miles
  • 2008 – 15,423 miles
  • 2007 – 13,198 miles
  • 2006 – 10,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Both shock absorber top mounts have movement, but not considered excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,634 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,634 miles
    Test number
    487477596162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    289011587920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,012 miles (+5,209)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    354431738516
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,803 miles (+4,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    766740131775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

  5. Pass40,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    775740267261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,616 miles (-346,096)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    378519659379
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass386,712 miles (+348,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    386,712 miles
    Test number
    532335170977
    • AdvisoryFront Both shock absorber top mounts have movement, but not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail38,672 miles (+3,392)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    963898597189
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength end of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both shock absorber top mounts have movement, but not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    599146043555
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber top mounts worn.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail35,280 miles (+3,798)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    648935832194
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber top mounts worn.

  11. Pass31,482 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    799683507929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,452 miles (+1,698)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,452 miles
    Test number
    636222900776
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by end of sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by end of sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/w (8.2.3)

  13. Pass29,754 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    576547296162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion noted on nearside rear sill.

  14. Pass29,134 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    317993699501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass28,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,266 miles
    Test number
    625059864270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail28,266 miles (+994)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,266 miles
    Test number
    778879264217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,272 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    538502763232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass26,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    885315572248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,183 miles (+4,435)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    206815472209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  20. Fail21,748 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    558481551206
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass21,748 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    867381451221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass19,689 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    571590650226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,637 miles (+2,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    863981969212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass15,423 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,423 miles
    Test number
    431243868274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,198 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,198 miles
    Test number
    860017357214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,659 miles
    Test number
    692587956289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 ZKE

Does LD53 ZKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZKE expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZKE?
The MOT on LD53 ZKE expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZKE done?
LD53 ZKE was recorded at 54,634 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 ZKE find?
LD53 ZKE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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