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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LR54 VADMOT history

LR54 VAD is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2023.

LR54 VAD blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
76,809 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VAD
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
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VAD was last recorded at 76,809 miles on 2 Sept 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,805 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,809 miles
  • 2022 – 70,222 miles
  • 2021 – 62,299 miles
  • 2019 – 57,789 miles
  • 2018 – 52,236 miles
  • 2017 – 46,430 miles
  • 2016 – 42,192 miles
  • 2015 – 40,282 miles
  • 2014 – 39,375 miles
  • 2013 – 38,502 miles
  • 2012 – 37,666 miles
  • 2011 – 36,672 miles
  • 2010 – 35,602 miles
  • 2009 – 30,054 miles
  • 2008 – 19,709 miles
  • 2007 – 13,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,809 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 WORN EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,809 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    679746289754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,805 miles (+6,583)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,805 miles
    Test number
    988682833979
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,222 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    412745408009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 165/65/13 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

  4. Fail70,220 miles (+7,921)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    602108125247
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 165/65/13 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

  5. Pass62,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    244159048416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,299 miles (+4,510)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    728190564794
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    436537636568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,789 miles (+5,553)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    554559116841
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of nearside sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear excessive corrosion in rear inner wheel arch

  9. Pass52,236 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    624069172252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,430 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,430 miles
    Test number
    662020194275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    726142048857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread grooves

  12. Fail42,192 miles (+1,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    114457575193
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower on the drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread grooves

  13. Pass40,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    178941327055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail40,282 miles (+907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    890259975499
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,375 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    668562334324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff/side outer seal begining to corrode
    • NoteOff/side/rear tyre begining to perrish

  16. Fail39,375 miles (+873)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    827866824364
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff/side outer seal begining to corrode
    • NoteOff/side/rear tyre begining to perrish

  17. Pass38,502 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    886986203310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass37,666 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    499608602480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,672 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    745909611347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,602 miles (+5,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    624722520301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass30,054 miles (+10,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    984607509376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass19,709 miles (+6,244)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,709 miles
    Test number
    381934728322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose tight at its fixing
    • NoteOffside front brake hose tight at its fixing

  23. Pass13,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,465 miles
    Test number
    340415327333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR54 VAD

Does LR54 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 VAD expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VAD?
The MOT on LR54 VAD expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 VAD done?
LR54 VAD was recorded at 76,809 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2023, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has LR54 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VAD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 VAD 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 LR54 VAD find?
LR54 VAD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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