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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LR05 LEFMOT history

LR05 LEF is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 29,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LR05 LEF blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
29,769 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 LEF was last recorded at 29,769 miles on 6 May 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,535 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,769 miles
  • 2025 – 29,535 miles
  • 2023 – 28,972 miles
  • 2022 – 28,739 miles
  • 2021 – 28,385 miles
  • 2020 – 26,785 miles
  • 2019 – 25,554 miles
  • 2018 – 23,002 miles
  • 2017 – 19,654 miles
  • 2016 – 16,363 miles
  • 2015 – 13,094 miles
  • 2014 – 12,234 miles
  • 2013 – 10,174 miles
  • 2012 – 5,338 miles
  • 2011 – 3,726 miles
  • 2010 – 3,007 miles
  • 2009 – 2,396 miles
  • 2008 – 2,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,769 miles (+234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    795105922008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass29,535 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    558304345092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail29,533 miles (+561)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    829898809852
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass28,972 miles (+233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,972 miles
    Test number
    759601849706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass28,739 miles (+354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    832366952103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass28,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,385 miles
    Test number
    756641621121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail28,385 miles (+1,600)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,385 miles
    Test number
    241984224624
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,785 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    26,785 miles
    Test number
    862539224133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,554 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    374457613286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,002 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,002 miles
    Test number
    743857679985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,654 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,654 miles
    Test number
    178166474198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,650 miles (+3,287)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,650 miles
    Test number
    337875155974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass16,363 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,363 miles
    Test number
    989989911498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,094 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,094 miles
    Test number
    459539475070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,234 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,234 miles
    Test number
    478291504134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,174 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,174 miles
    Test number
    867273263091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,338 miles (+1,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,338 miles
    Test number
    697449242061
    • NoteClutch return pipe slightly starting to leak

  18. Pass3,726 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    3,726 miles
    Test number
    635624051004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,007 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    3,007 miles
    Test number
    102325160019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,396 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    2,396 miles
    Test number
    221986769013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    2,016 miles
    Test number
    140164578002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail2,016 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,016 miles
    Test number
    131568468044
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LR05 LEF

Does LR05 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 LEF is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 LEF?
The MOT on LR05 LEF is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 LEF done?
LR05 LEF was recorded at 29,769 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has LR05 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 LEF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 LEF 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 LR05 LEF find?
LR05 LEF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear control bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear control bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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