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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LO04 HEJMOT history

LO04 HEJ is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

LO04 HEJ blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
67,771 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO04 HEJ was last recorded at 67,771 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,509 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 67,771 miles
  • 2022 – 63,509 miles
  • 2021 – 61,103 miles
  • 2020 – 60,665 miles
  • 2019 – 57,031 miles
  • 2018 – 50,444 miles
  • 2017 – 43,330 miles
  • 2016 – 36,413 miles
  • 2015 – 30,159 miles
  • 2014 – 28,039 miles
  • 2013 – 26,168 miles
  • 2012 – 24,061 miles
  • 2011 – 20,328 miles
  • 2010 – 16,965 miles
  • 2009 – 13,936 miles
  • 2008 – 10,605 miles
  • 2007 – 7,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,771 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,771 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    887296899042
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,509 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    615936099082
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail63,481 miles (+2,378)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    596364011724
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass61,103 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    367467268061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,102 miles (+437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    432504197744
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass60,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    706049336336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,665 miles (+3,634)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    138000118912
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,031 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    898245835954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,444 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    604038409570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,399 miles (+7,069)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    415613717078
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (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))

  11. Pass43,330 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    776489338847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail43,328 miles (+6,915)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    879161808026
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,413 miles (+6,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,413 miles
    Test number
    916831749206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water pump very worn.

  14. Pass30,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    559588805227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,159 miles (+2,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    696608505296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass28,039 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    537236504290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,168 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,168 miles
    Test number
    325090313268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,061 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    397093512432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,328 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    179189681130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,965 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,965 miles
    Test number
    380423090148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,936 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,936 miles
    Test number
    154605309223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,605 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,605 miles
    Test number
    811067008236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,793 miles
    Test number
    880168907207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 HEJ

Does LO04 HEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 HEJ expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HEJ?
The MOT on LO04 HEJ expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 HEJ done?
LO04 HEJ was recorded at 67,771 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has LO04 HEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HEJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LO04 HEJ 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 LO04 HEJ find?
LO04 HEJ failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, and 8 more.

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