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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LM54 YMLMOT history

LM54 YML is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LM54 YML red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,494 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 YML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 YML was last recorded at 40,494 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,494 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,494 miles
  • 2025 – 39,393 miles
  • 2024 – 38,364 miles
  • 2023 – 37,205 miles
  • 2022 – 35,877 miles
  • 2021 – 34,657 miles
  • 2020 – 33,848 miles
  • 2019 – 32,302 miles
  • 2018 – 30,979 miles
  • 2017 – 29,469 miles
  • 2016 – 27,753 miles
  • 2015 – 26,032 miles
  • 2014 – 24,468 miles
  • 2013 – 22,533 miles
  • 2012 – 20,808 miles
  • 2011 – 18,778 miles
  • 2010 – 17,276 miles
  • 2009 – 15,216 miles
  • 2008 – 11,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,494 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    932544825048
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded
  2. Fail40,494 miles (+1,101)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    940119317847
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded
  3. Pass39,393 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    540038791953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,364 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    457990035587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass37,205 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    618161320398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass35,877 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    725823963375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    289066655803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,657 miles (+809)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    265648209268
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass33,848 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,848 miles
    Test number
    930755952542
    • 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))
  10. Pass32,302 miles (+1,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,302 miles
    Test number
    682131974133
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass30,979 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    512677134431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,469 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    781649345261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,753 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,753 miles
    Test number
    113376265950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,032 miles
    Test number
    605153645027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail26,032 miles (+1,564)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,032 miles
    Test number
    317142445010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and off side front tyre slight tears
  16. Pass24,468 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    775478344009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,533 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,533 miles
    Test number
    899341353063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,808 miles (+2,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    738448432029
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass18,778 miles (+1,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    897219341013
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks appearing on side walls
  20. Pass17,276 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,276 miles
    Test number
    190509240046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,216 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,216 miles
    Test number
    103760049066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,974 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    773103758063
    • NoteClutch pipe to brake reservoir with slight leaking
  23. Fail11,974 miles2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    733573158068
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteClutch pipe to brake reservoir with slight leaking

Questions about LM54 YML

Does LM54 YML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 YML is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 YML?
The MOT on LM54 YML is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 YML done?
LM54 YML was recorded at 40,494 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,585 miles a year.
Has LM54 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 YML has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 YML 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 YML find?
LM54 YML passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside outer sill holed and corroded.

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