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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LS53 HRGMOT history

LS53 HRG is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

LS53 HRG red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
76,698 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HRG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HRG was last recorded at 76,698 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,698 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,698 miles
  • 2021 – 64,007 miles
  • 2020 – 50,184 miles
  • 2018 – 46,404 miles
  • 2017 – 42,820 miles
  • 2015 – 34,704 miles
  • 2013 – 29,898 miles
  • 2012 – 23,130 miles
  • 2011 – 17,953 miles
  • 2010 – 13,663 miles
  • 2009 – 9,735 miles
  • 2008 – 7,067 miles
  • 2007 – 5,599 miles
  • 2006 – 3,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    775064819986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail76,698 miles (+12,691)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    765145709273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    405197686495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail64,007 miles (+13,823)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    717543104509
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,184 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,184 miles
    Test number
    364294690755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail50,165 miles (+3,761)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    653850787364
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam condensation inside the lens may effect image. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    947039641135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail46,404 miles (+3,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    184880841163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,820 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    864920957381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,820 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    417702839528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,704 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,704 miles
    Test number
    136132365101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail34,704 miles (+4,806)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,704 miles
    Test number
    855182565104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass29,898 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    129105713384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,850 miles (+6,720)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    817374103329
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass23,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    896512712359
    • 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)

  16. Fail23,130 miles (+5,177)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    435582512362
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass17,953 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,953 miles
    Test number
    728047721312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,663 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,663 miles
    Test number
    612061020329
    • 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)

  19. Pass9,735 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,735 miles
    Test number
    471972529459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,067 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,067 miles
    Test number
    851116318343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass5,599 miles (+1,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,599 miles
    Test number
    601484927319
    • NotePlay in both front top shock absorbers mounting

  22. Pass3,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    3,789 miles
    Test number
    792311336339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HRG

Does LS53 HRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HRG expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HRG?
The MOT on LS53 HRG expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HRG done?
LS53 HRG was recorded at 76,698 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has LS53 HRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HRG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HRG 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 LS53 HRG find?
LS53 HRG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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