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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LS54 EXOMOT history

LS54 EXO is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

LS54 EXO silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
41,031 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 EXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 EXO was last recorded at 41,031 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2022: 34,454 miles, lower than 34,759 miles on 19 Oct 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
37,599 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
1,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,031 miles
  • 2024 – 37,599 miles
  • 2023 – 35,638 miles
  • 2022 – 34,454 miles
  • 2021 – 34,759 miles
  • 2020 – 34,454 miles
  • 2019 – 33,836 miles
  • 2018 – 32,765 miles
  • 2017 – 31,914 miles
  • 2016 – 29,926 miles
  • 2015 – 27,677 miles
  • 2014 – 24,876 miles
  • 2013 – 23,334 miles
  • 2012 – 22,011 miles
  • 2011 – 20,170 miles
  • 2010 – 18,591 miles
  • 2009 – 16,830 miles
  • 2008 – 13,203 miles
  • 2007 – 10,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail41,031 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

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.

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail41,031 miles (+3,432)7 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    642041282320
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass37,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    752939187371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail37,599 miles (+1,961)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    560747928578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,638 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    608098907766
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass34,454 miles (-305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    964408064502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,759 miles (+305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    740585879694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass34,454 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    172028640594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,836 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    142637007660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,765 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    426700165689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,760 miles (+846)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,760 miles
    Test number
    174223972937
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass31,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    304410696461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,914 miles (+1,988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    287806293089
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass29,926 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    111951983994
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass27,677 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    612547271360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,876 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    396158184494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    819713883284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,334 miles (+1,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    936943783206
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail22,011 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,011 miles
    Test number
    116903382203
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass22,011 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,011 miles
    Test number
    757793782270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,170 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,170 miles
    Test number
    309594181493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,591 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,591 miles
    Test number
    494182190239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,830 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,830 miles
    Test number
    921709389235
    • Repaired at testBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  23. Pass16,830 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,830 miles
    Test number
    930459489212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,203 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,203 miles
    Test number
    470496598262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,153 miles
    Test number
    811689597224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 EXO

Does LS54 EXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 EXO expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 EXO?
The MOT on LS54 EXO expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 EXO done?
LS54 EXO was recorded at 41,031 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
Has LS54 EXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 EXO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 EXO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 EXO find?
LS54 EXO failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 7 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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