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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LF52 OOWMOT history

LF52 OOW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 23,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LF52 OOW blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
23,895 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OOW was last recorded at 23,895 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2021: 10,263 miles, lower than 93,393 miles on 6 Mar 2020.

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
22,534 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 23,895 miles
  • 2021 – 22,534 miles
  • 2020 – 93,393 miles
  • 2019 – 92,690 miles
  • 2018 – 88,804 miles
  • 2017 – 85,380 miles
  • 2016 – 82,682 miles
  • 2015 – 76,106 miles
  • 2014 – 68,673 miles
  • 2013 – 63,473 miles
  • 2012 – 58,455 miles
  • 2011 – 53,195 miles
  • 2010 – 48,065 miles
  • 2008 – 41,494 miles
  • 2007 – 37,371 miles
  • 2006 – 30,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,895 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,895 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    298331979515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,534 miles (+12,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    649640825189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,360 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    10,360 miles
    Test number
    530475159375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail10,263 miles (-83,130)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    294898730985
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass93,393 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    857525539661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail93,391 miles (+701)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    119477904514
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass92,690 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    206872674738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,688 miles (+3,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    430223463906
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass88,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    894080351031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,804 miles (+3,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    724345386484
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
  11. Pass85,380 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    972390173973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  12. Fail85,374 miles (+2,692)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    558230509449
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  13. Pass82,682 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    128087409388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  14. Fail82,668 miles (+6,562)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    981675385110
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  15. Pass76,106 miles (+7,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    218405615079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass68,673 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    159229704045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,473 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    135425013022
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass63,473 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    428195313040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass58,455 miles (+5,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    835280322007
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass53,195 miles (+5,130)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    108045221074
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass48,065 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    863990520053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,494 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    712945178246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,371 miles
    Test number
    131318777255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,371 miles (+6,684)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,371 miles
    Test number
    850236977250
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  25. Pass30,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    820606896203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OOW

Does LF52 OOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OOW expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OOW?
The MOT on LF52 OOW expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OOW done?
LF52 OOW was recorded at 23,895 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022.
Has LF52 OOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OOW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 OOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 OOW find?
LF52 OOW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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