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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LS54 FVRMOT history

LS54 FVR is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS54 FVR red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,016 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FVR was last recorded at 51,016 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,973 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,016 miles
  • 2024 – 41,125 miles
  • 2023 – 33,886 miles
  • 2022 – 27,084 miles
  • 2021 – 18,403 miles
  • 2020 – 12,226 miles
  • 2019 – 11,977 miles
  • 2018 – 11,634 miles
  • 2017 – 11,265 miles
  • 2016 – 10,859 miles
  • 2015 – 10,403 miles
  • 2014 – 9,876 miles
  • 2013 – 9,299 miles
  • 2012 – 8,519 miles
  • 2011 – 7,689 miles
  • 2010 – 6,822 miles
  • 2009 – 6,027 miles
  • 2008 – 4,840 miles
  • 2007 – 3,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,016 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    810543128664
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,973 miles (+9,848)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    383998410807
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test x3
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the car also sells both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering noisy when turning left and right

  3. Pass41,125 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    648151273081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail41,018 miles (+7,132)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,018 miles
    Test number
    640728063536
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/ OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass33,886 miles (+56)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    661170257067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMud on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect boot floor

  6. Fail33,830 miles (+6,746)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    814459247426
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMud on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect boot floor

  7. Pass27,084 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    893133014640
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail27,084 miles (+48)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    990703494393
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing split pin is missing from track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail27,036 miles (+8,633)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,036 miles
    Test number
    191384122508
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake warning light constantly on

  10. Pass18,403 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,403 miles
    Test number
    803123182390
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  11. Pass12,226 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    12,226 miles
    Test number
    273387340463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass11,977 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,977 miles
    Test number
    183480342490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,634 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    11,634 miles
    Test number
    143292342088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    11,265 miles
    Test number
    192645293993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,263 miles (+404)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,263 miles
    Test number
    976740737495
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass10,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    10,859 miles
    Test number
    853829965267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,858 miles (+455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,858 miles
    Test number
    347374094991
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  18. Pass10,403 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,403 miles
    Test number
    672789515884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,876 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,876 miles
    Test number
    986926814360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,299 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,299 miles
    Test number
    308375313359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    8,519 miles
    Test number
    127572112327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,519 miles (+830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,519 miles
    Test number
    447782112402
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass7,689 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    7,689 miles
    Test number
    476653711312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,822 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    6,822 miles
    Test number
    833045110335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,027 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,027 miles
    Test number
    822925319302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,840 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    4,840 miles
    Test number
    223648318337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass3,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    3,618 miles
    Test number
    462107917458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FVR

Does LS54 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 FVR is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FVR?
The MOT on LS54 FVR is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 FVR done?
LS54 FVR was recorded at 51,016 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has LS54 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FVR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 FVR 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 LS54 FVR find?
LS54 FVR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s 'd' bushes; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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