
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass23,895 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 23,895 miles
- Test number
- 298331979515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,534 miles (+12,174)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 22,534 miles
- Test number
- 649640825189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass92,690 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 92,690 miles
- Test number
- 206872674738
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 88,804 miles
- Test number
- 894080351031
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass68,673 miles (+5,200)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,673 miles
- Test number
- 159229704045
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass48,065 miles (+6,571)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,065 miles
- Test number
- 863990520053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,494 miles (+4,123)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,494 miles
- Test number
- 712945178246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,371 miles
- Test number
- 131318777255
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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