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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LR55 TFAMOT history

LR55 TFA is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR55 TFA blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
36,915 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TFA
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
16 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TFA was last recorded at 36,915 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2022: 35,864 miles, lower than 38,361 miles on 9 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,674 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,915 miles
  • 2024 – 36,674 miles
  • 2023 – 36,273 miles
  • 2022 – 35,864 miles
  • 2021 – 38,361 miles
  • 2020 – 34,932 miles
  • 2019 – 34,529 miles
  • 2018 – 34,094 miles
  • 2017 – 33,623 miles
  • 2016 – 33,080 miles
  • 2015 – 32,549 miles
  • 2014 – 32,071 miles
  • 2013 – 31,273 miles
  • 2012 – 30,394 miles
  • 2011 – 29,367 miles
  • 2010 – 28,331 miles
  • 2009 – 26,823 miles
  • 2008 – 24,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,915 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront outer corrosion on floor pansRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Outer corrosion on floor pans.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,915 miles (+241)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,915 miles
    Test number
    336201819676
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront outer corrosion on floor pans
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass36,674 miles (+401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    175720762373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront outer corrosion on floor pans
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,273 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,273 miles
    Test number
    239860655688
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on n/s o/s floor pans.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass35,864 miles (-2,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    433551876422
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on floor pans.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass38,361 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    685200561650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail35,350 miles (+418)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    717999944742
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front floor pans corroded
    • AdvisorySome play in nearside front top shockabsorber mount

  7. Pass34,932 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    288197748097
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on floor pans.(by suspension mountings)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass34,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    537599964360
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on n/s and o/s floor pans.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sight corrosion on wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail34,529 miles (+435)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    932614018778
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on n/s and o/s floor pans.
    • AdvisoryFront slight cracking on tyre treads.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sight corrosion on wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cracking on tyre wall.

  10. Pass34,094 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    842640111423
    • AdvisoryFront Inner corrosion on cross member mounting in wheel arches.
    • AdvisoryFront Outer corrosion on floor pans.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass33,623 miles (+543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    134497582447
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on Nearside front and Offside front body floor

  12. Pass33,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,080 miles
    Test number
    139657160626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail33,080 miles (+531)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,080 miles
    Test number
    857460287029
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass32,549 miles (+478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,549 miles
    Test number
    142382868075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Corrosion on floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Slight cracking on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Corrosion on floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Slight cracking on tyre wall

  15. Pass32,071 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    747922204340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass31,273 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    915999683229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass30,394 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,394 miles
    Test number
    278437572270
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,367 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,367 miles
    Test number
    115764281283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,331 miles (+1,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,331 miles
    Test number
    822725580294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass26,823 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    851146489215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,131 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,131 miles
    Test number
    621208918322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass24,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,131 miles
    Test number
    672108918318
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 TFA

Does LR55 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TFA is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TFA?
The MOT on LR55 TFA is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TFA done?
LR55 TFA was recorded at 36,915 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 752 miles a year.
Has LR55 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TFA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 TFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 TFA find?
LR55 TFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both side, and 7 more.

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