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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S712 JBLMOT history

S712 JBL is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
70,911 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 JBL was last recorded at 70,911 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 1,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,670 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,241 miles
Average per year
1,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,911 miles
  • 2022 – 69,670 miles
  • 2020 – 67,758 miles
  • 2019 – 65,764 miles
  • 2018 – 64,467 miles
  • 2017 – 63,106 miles
  • 2016 – 61,779 miles
  • 2015 – 60,580 miles
  • 2014 – 59,319 miles
  • 2013 – 56,784 miles
  • 2012 – 55,608 miles
  • 2011 – 54,263 miles
  • 2010 – 53,061 miles
  • 2009 – 51,616 miles
  • 2008 – 50,287 miles
  • 2007 – 48,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Both sides rear hand brake cables corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner / outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear handbrake cables corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,911 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    209556815243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail70,911 miles (+1,241)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    753216734200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass69,670 miles (+1,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    954940795633
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass67,758 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    394602686086
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,751 miles (+1,987)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    105658663321
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Inner wheel arch panel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (Wipers not checked due to no washers) (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,764 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    516528250446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,467 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    813983287852
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail64,423 miles (+1,317)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    182380806884
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not checked due no washers

  9. Pass63,106 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,106 miles
    Test number
    303649526260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,103 miles (+1,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    649358367696
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  11. Pass61,779 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    953950586419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass60,580 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    628440359186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,319 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    388063654403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    835519863266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,776 miles (+1,168)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    417899163228
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass55,608 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    569873962270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,600 miles (+1,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    786872062231
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass54,263 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    416396261279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,061 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    161108470291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,009 miles (+1,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    170134960232
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass51,616 miles (+1,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    342024779211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass50,287 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    881023388207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,269 miles (+1,453)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    680794578204
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass48,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    340154077243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,816 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    882534177241
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about S712 JBL

Does S712 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S712 JBL expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S712 JBL?
The MOT on S712 JBL expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S712 JBL done?
S712 JBL was recorded at 70,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 1,402 miles a year.
Has S712 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 JBL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S712 JBL 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 S712 JBL find?
S712 JBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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