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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LF52 ECYMOT history

LF52 ECY is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 45,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LF52 ECY white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
45,363 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ECY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ECY was last recorded at 45,363 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 2,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,777 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,586 miles
Average per year
1,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,363 miles
  • 2023 – 42,777 miles
  • 2022 – 39,945 miles
  • 2021 – 37,415 miles
  • 2020 – 33,685 miles
  • 2019 – 31,375 miles
  • 2018 – 29,097 miles
  • 2016 – 28,737 miles
  • 2015 – 28,293 miles
  • 2014 – 27,543 miles
  • 2013 – 26,398 miles
  • 2012 – 25,642 miles
  • 2011 – 24,615 miles
  • 2010 – 22,427 miles
  • 2009 – 21,010 miles
  • 2008 – 18,633 miles
  • 2007 – 16,619 miles
  • 2006 – 16,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,363 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,363 miles (+2,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    504302091457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,777 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    207151610993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail42,772 miles (+2,827)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    674141540749
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,945 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    685511513225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail39,944 miles (+2,529)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,944 miles
    Test number
    550730565770
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    474219760482
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail37,415 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    298577057257
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass33,685 miles (+2,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,685 miles
    Test number
    611552149738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass31,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    594970062460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail31,375 miles (+2,278)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    652036370259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    566833825079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,097 miles (+360)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    533446177031
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass28,737 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,737 miles
    Test number
    301969438124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,726 miles (+433)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    436573845229
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass28,293 miles (+750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    246135315235
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass27,543 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    219376714259
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail27,512 miles (+1,114)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    775217104288
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass26,398 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    338361513465
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F steering arm.

  19. Fail26,398 miles (+756)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    385540913268
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass25,642 miles (+1,027)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,642 miles
    Test number
    299629902251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly unevenly worn

  21. Pass24,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    707100711200
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail24,615 miles (+2,188)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    478776401277
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly

  23. Pass22,427 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    700657900239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,010 miles
    Test number
    430678909262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,010 miles (+2,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,010 miles
    Test number
    663348609209
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass18,633 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    393126408462
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass16,619 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    251486107280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,083 miles
    Test number
    892051276264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 ECY

Does LF52 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 ECY expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ECY?
The MOT on LF52 ECY expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 ECY done?
LF52 ECY was recorded at 45,363 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 1,613 miles a year.
Has LF52 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ECY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 ECY 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 LF52 ECY find?
LF52 ECY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, and 1 more.

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