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Ford KA

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LR05 USLMOT history

LR05 USL is a grey petrol Ford KA first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

LR05 USL grey Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2021
Mileage
72,501 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 USL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 USL was last recorded at 72,501 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 3,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,465 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,036 miles
Average per year
3,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,501 miles
  • 2020 – 69,465 miles
  • 2019 – 66,025 miles
  • 2018 – 61,739 miles
  • 2017 – 57,529 miles
  • 2016 – 53,464 miles
  • 2015 – 47,554 miles
  • 2014 – 44,463 miles
  • 2013 – 41,902 miles
  • 2012 – 38,117 miles
  • 2011 – 35,349 miles
  • 2010 – 32,652 miles
  • 2009 – 29,033 miles
  • 2008 – 23,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,501 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTHIS IS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN
  • AdvisoryAll shockers corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront upper suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail72,501 miles (+3,036)2 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    368548992561
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTHIS IS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN
    • AdvisoryAll shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront upper suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

  2. Pass69,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    455866026224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front shocker has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s rear subframe bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryRera subframe is corroded

  3. Fail69,465 miles (+11)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    143951474901
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOsf shock absorber has slight uplift in upper attachment

  4. Fail69,454 miles (+3,429)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    777199374631
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front wishbone mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wishbone mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOsf shock absorber has slight uplift in upper attachment

  5. Pass66,025 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    686187303590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,025 miles (+4,286)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    938729717201
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,739 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    135878104360
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mount Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,727 miles (+4,198)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,727 miles
    Test number
    216601288459
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mount Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    317395247328
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail57,529 miles (+4,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    343739637775
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass53,464 miles (+5,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    389618355772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

  12. Pass47,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    792467418567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail47,554 miles (+3,091)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    908939108195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass44,463 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    507900604399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    536857893282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  16. Fail41,902 miles (+3,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    889077393273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass38,117 miles (+2,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,117 miles
    Test number
    976550812399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass35,349 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    658953591287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,652 miles
    Test number
    381910100355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,652 miles (+3,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,652 miles
    Test number
    460040800486
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass29,033 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    950812109351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,833 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    632201498205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,809 miles
    Test number
    920904748173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR05 USL

Does LR05 USL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 USL expired on 22 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 USL?
The MOT on LR05 USL expired on 22 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 USL done?
LR05 USL was recorded at 72,501 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 3,760 miles a year.
Has LR05 USL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 USL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 USL 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 USL find?
LR05 USL failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; offside front lower subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides, and 16 more.

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