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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LM54 RFYMOT history

LM54 RFY is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LM54 RFY black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,500 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 RFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 RFY was last recorded at 69,500 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,823 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,677 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,500 miles
  • 2025 – 67,823 miles
  • 2024 – 65,781 miles
  • 2023 – 63,408 miles
  • 2022 – 60,613 miles
  • 2021 – 57,565 miles
  • 2020 – 54,289 miles
  • 2019 – 51,180 miles
  • 2018 – 48,957 miles
  • 2017 – 47,161 miles
  • 2016 – 44,866 miles
  • 2015 – 43,254 miles
  • 2014 – 41,393 miles
  • 2013 – 38,657 miles
  • 2012 – 35,225 miles
  • 2011 – 31,158 miles
  • 2010 – 26,642 miles
  • 2009 – 22,368 miles
  • 2008 – 13,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,500 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front seat worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front headlight slightly broken on lugs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,500 miles (+1,677)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    649704052625
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,823 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    881928098803
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail67,823 miles (+2,042)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    250875066711
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,781 miles (+2,373)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    605505419153
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  5. Pass63,408 miles (+2,795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    431120318337
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat worn
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,613 miles (+3,048)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    263295655803
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,565 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    161823732034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly broken on lugs
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  8. Fail57,564 miles (+3,275)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    497903917597
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly broken on lugs
    • AdvisoryGrips left on steering arm
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  9. Pass54,289 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    917069030032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,276 miles (+3,096)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    492728935917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,180 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    178851718918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a stonechip
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens condensed

  12. Pass48,957 miles (+1,796)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    484866709244
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (raer facing ) bush deteriorated/ split (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass condensed
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass47,161 miles (+2,295)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    609822116636
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass44,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    656568925633
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres side walls perished +tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Fail44,866 miles (+1,612)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    553379691859
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper worn/juddering (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres side walls perished +tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Pass43,254 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    875360551174
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRocker cover gasket leaking oil down engine

  17. Pass41,393 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    407292014458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,657 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    759839993204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,225 miles (+4,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,225 miles
    Test number
    475932822439
    • NoteNearside front tyre, outer wall damage..

  20. Pass31,158 miles (+4,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    568417831351
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

  21. Pass26,642 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,642 miles
    Test number
    581502950322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    113506259329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,368 miles (+4,441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    404656359453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass17,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,927 miles
    Test number
    212145309016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,927 miles (+4,580)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,927 miles
    Test number
    433125309040
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass13,347 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,347 miles
    Test number
    931927718067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LM54 RFY

Does LM54 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 RFY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 RFY?
The MOT on LM54 RFY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 RFY done?
LM54 RFY was recorded at 69,500 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has LM54 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 RFY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 RFY 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 LM54 RFY find?
LM54 RFY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive gear box; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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