
Ford KA
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
M5 VXJMOT history
M5 VXJ is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 79,085 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VXJ was last recorded at 79,085 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,243 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,842 miles
- Average per year
- 5,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,085 miles
- 2025 – 71,243 miles
- 2024 – 68,482 miles
- 2023 – 65,153 miles
- 2022 – 62,339 miles
- 2021 – 59,784 miles
- 2019 – 52,335 miles
- 2018 – 43,927 miles
- 2017 – 35,898 miles
- 2016 – 27,126 miles
- 2015 – 17,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Slight oil leak from transmission area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,085 miles (+7,842)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 79,085 miles
- Test number
- 483530742750
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass71,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,243 miles
- Test number
- 103739312560
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,243 miles (+2,761)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,243 miles
- Test number
- 585029077137
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,482 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 68,482 miles
- Test number
- 789267793774
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,482 miles (+3,329)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,482 miles
- Test number
- 529842062787
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,153 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 65,153 miles
- Test number
- 432027673222
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,153 miles (+2,814)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,153 miles
- Test number
- 282302866366
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 165150869423
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,338 miles (+2,554)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,338 miles
- Test number
- 663956180141
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,784 miles (+7,449)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 755822068498
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,335 miles (+8,408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 52,335 miles
- Test number
- 180174598463
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rears (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,927 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 43,927 miles
- Test number
- 681672354886
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi splitting
- AdvisoryNo spare wheel
Fail43,927 miles (+8,029)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,927 miles
- Test number
- 158923521383
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi splitting
- AdvisoryNo spare wheel
Pass35,898 miles (+8,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,898 miles
- Test number
- 987237167411
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads worn low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak sump is rusty and weeping oil
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD DEPTH 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,126 miles (+9,483)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 27,126 miles
- Test number
- 309649819924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 17,643 miles
- Test number
- 858431005280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VXJ
- Does M5 VXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VXJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VXJ?
- The MOT on M5 VXJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VXJ done?
- M5 VXJ was recorded at 79,085 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
- Has M5 VXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VXJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 VXJ 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 M5 VXJ find?
- M5 VXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.
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