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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

LS54 FXKMOT history

LS54 FXK is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

LS54 FXK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2023
Mileage
54,477 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 FXK was last recorded at 54,477 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,424 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
2,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,477 miles
  • 2022 – 49,693 miles
  • 2021 – 45,884 miles
  • 2020 – 42,777 miles
  • 2019 – 40,768 miles
  • 2017 – 38,653 miles
  • 2016 – 34,543 miles
  • 2015 – 32,445 miles
  • 2014 – 30,048 miles
  • 2012 – 27,237 miles
  • 2011 – 24,454 miles
  • 2010 – 21,282 miles
  • 2009 – 18,264 miles
  • 2008 – 14,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,477 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • See seperate advisory sheet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,477 miles (+53)9 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    813745728979
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail54,424 miles (+4,731)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    323377736955
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,693 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    604360258653
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded front to back not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner and outer sills corroded not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  4. Fail49,693 miles (+3,809)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    411398155863
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded front to back not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner and outer sills corroded not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  5. Pass45,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    103123283580
    • AdvisoryBattery light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail45,884 miles (+3,107)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    824120382204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,777 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    332397387265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  8. Fail42,777 miles (+2,009)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    716234560523
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  9. Pass40,768 miles (+2,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    490399088998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades ends slightly split

  10. Pass38,653 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    850967158278
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass36,796 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    457754630935
    • AdvisorySee seperate sheet.

  12. Pass34,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    270931153382
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  13. Fail34,543 miles (+2,098)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    148218955627
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  14. Pass32,445 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    865853615061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,426 miles (+2,378)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    148300015488
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  16. Pass30,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    666634004076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,031 miles (+2,794)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,031 miles
    Test number
    129594304443
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  18. Pass27,237 miles (+2,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,237 miles
    Test number
    466252862371
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  19. Pass24,454 miles (+3,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    479852661442
    • NoteSee documents attached

  20. Pass21,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    104513760313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,271 miles (+3,007)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,271 miles
    Test number
    392303160355
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    373343569317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,264 miles (+3,631)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    441443869324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass14,633 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    303295168333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,357 miles
    Test number
    520555418063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FXK

Does LS54 FXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FXK expired on 14 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FXK?
The MOT on LS54 FXK expired on 14 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FXK done?
LS54 FXK was recorded at 54,477 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 2,877 miles a year.
Has LS54 FXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FXK has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 FXK 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 FXK find?
LS54 FXK failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 9 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor x2; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, and 17 more.

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