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Ford KA

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

LE03 TSUMOT history

LE03 TSU is a grey petrol Ford KA first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

LE03 TSU grey Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
82,206 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 TSU
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
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 TSU was last recorded at 82,206 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,206 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,206 miles
  • 2020 – 79,852 miles
  • 2019 – 76,667 miles
  • 2018 – 74,505 miles
  • 2017 – 73,280 miles
  • 2016 – 69,924 miles
  • 2015 – 67,275 miles
  • 2014 – 64,259 miles
  • 2013 – 58,450 miles
  • 2012 – 44,638 miles
  • 2011 – 36,977 miles
  • 2010 – 30,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,206 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,206 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    398871312596
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,206 miles (+2,354)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    717701892794
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    691994761132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail79,852 miles (+3,185)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    694056878579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass76,667 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,667 miles
    Test number
    557144477547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass74,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    493369658982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,505 miles (+1,225)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    684570889193
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is really out of shape as well 195/45/16 runway performance 926 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass73,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    541580348264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,280 miles (+3,356)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    156189110099
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall has several splits not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades splitting but clear screen

  10. Pass69,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    411380306736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  11. Fail69,924 miles (+2,649)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    710954343457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16/84w (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low accident damage to offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished cuts/splits in tyre all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  12. Fail67,275 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    109073555102
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wearing uneven

  13. Pass67,275 miles (+3,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    618783655140
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wearing uneven

  14. Pass64,259 miles (+5,809)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    166046054118
    • NoteDrivers door intermittantly not opening from the outside.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre cracking and baulding on inner edge.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre valve perishing.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass58,450 miles (+13,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    399117753140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    217384422481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,638 miles (+7,661)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    389854022104
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteADVISE----- Alignment Check

  18. Pass36,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    687625841115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,977 miles (+6,742)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    296105441440
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,235 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    590350840187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  21. Fail30,235 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    930559730164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front sidelight dim

Questions about LE03 TSU

Does LE03 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 TSU expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 TSU?
The MOT on LE03 TSU expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 TSU done?
LE03 TSU was recorded at 82,206 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has LE03 TSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 TSU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 TSU 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 LE03 TSU find?
LE03 TSU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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