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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LR53 YLWMOT history

LR53 YLW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 33,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

LR53 YLW blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2023
Mileage
33,731 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YLW was last recorded at 33,731 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,221 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 33,731 miles
  • 2021 – 33,221 miles
  • 2020 – 32,863 miles
  • 2019 – 32,066 miles
  • 2018 – 30,751 miles
  • 2017 – 29,093 miles
  • 2016 – 27,490 miles
  • 2015 – 25,718 miles
  • 2014 – 23,490 miles
  • 2013 – 21,197 miles
  • 2012 – 19,002 miles
  • 2011 – 16,721 miles
  • 2010 – 14,813 miles
  • 2009 – 13,040 miles
  • 2008 – 11,494 miles
  • 2007 – 10,027 miles
  • 2006 – 8,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,731 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside and nearside front chassis rail surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside and nearside upper suspension have slight mouvement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,731 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    990334301589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,221 miles (+358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,221 miles
    Test number
    644156313829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,863 miles (+797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    642822832661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath surface corrosion all round

  4. Pass32,066 miles (+1,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,066 miles
    Test number
    367039049834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath surface corrosion

  5. Pass30,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,751 miles
    Test number
    149026405971
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front chassis rail surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside upper suspension have slight mouvement

  6. Fail30,751 miles (+1,658)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,751 miles
    Test number
    375260438600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front chassis rail surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside upper suspension have slight mouvement

  7. Pass29,093 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    442883547265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass27,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,490 miles
    Test number
    887383632714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,490 miles (+1,772)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,490 miles
    Test number
    225553259709
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass25,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    867112841789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail25,718 miles (+2,228)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    957251389854
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass23,490 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,490 miles
    Test number
    305423354252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,197 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,197 miles
    Test number
    487025653204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,002 miles (+2,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,002 miles
    Test number
    527781962238
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  15. Pass16,721 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,721 miles
    Test number
    677675851288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,813 miles (+1,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,813 miles
    Test number
    822866050232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass13,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,040 miles
    Test number
    900346289290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,036 miles (+1,542)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,036 miles
    Test number
    241226689299
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass11,494 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,494 miles
    Test number
    711034198228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,027 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    163162197226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,268 miles
    Test number
    810104726344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YLW

Does LR53 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 YLW expired on 18 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YLW?
The MOT on LR53 YLW expired on 18 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 YLW done?
LR53 YLW was recorded at 33,731 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has LR53 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YLW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 YLW 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 LR53 YLW find?
LR53 YLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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