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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LF52 OAPMOT history

LF52 OAP is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

LF52 OAP black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
54,620 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 OAP was last recorded at 54,620 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,083 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
537 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,620 miles
  • 2021 – 54,083 miles
  • 2020 – 52,787 miles
  • 2019 – 51,471 miles
  • 2018 – 48,884 miles
  • 2017 – 47,910 miles
  • 2016 – 46,998 miles
  • 2015 – 45,105 miles
  • 2014 – 42,780 miles
  • 2013 – 39,480 miles
  • 2012 – 37,265 miles
  • 2011 – 35,142 miles
  • 2010 – 33,344 miles
  • 2009 – 31,211 miles
  • 2008 – 28,847 miles
  • 2007 – 26,305 miles
  • 2006 – 22,494 miles
  • 2005 – 19,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,620 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,620 miles (+537)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    296164472629
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    770793811087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,082 miles (+1,290)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    979512493209
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass52,792 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    722360862585
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail52,787 miles (+1,316)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    844207012086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    489578837153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail51,471 miles (+2,587)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    629781607965
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    100388377281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,884 miles (+974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    728434345103
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,910 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    420415202589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,998 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,998 miles
    Test number
    126894640596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    854286411937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,105 miles (+2,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    268303712277
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass42,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    448672834345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,779 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    255992834348
    • DangerousFront 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)

  16. Pass39,480 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    298626433333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,460 miles (+2,195)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    958802233356
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to 2mm tread wear indicators.

  18. Pass37,265 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,265 miles
    Test number
    807399012377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,142 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,142 miles
    Test number
    599710321344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,344 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    252111720382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    173426319389
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail31,208 miles (+2,361)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    434446919390
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass28,847 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    504226238310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,305 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,305 miles
    Test number
    462014347474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail26,301 miles (+3,807)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    204197437388
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,494 miles (+3,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,494 miles
    Test number
    620256706383
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass19,246 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,246 miles
    Test number
    423060635331
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE MOVEMENT IN O/S OF STEERING RACK
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread worn very low on outer edge
    • NoteWear lips on front discs

Questions about LF52 OAP

Does LF52 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OAP expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OAP?
The MOT on LF52 OAP expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OAP done?
LF52 OAP was recorded at 54,620 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has LF52 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OAP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 OAP 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 OAP find?
LF52 OAP failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 9 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose excessively damaged; nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play, and 7 more.

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