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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S780 JRWMOT history

S780 JRW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
43,795 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 JRW was last recorded at 43,795 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,809 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
986 miles
Average per year
1,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,795 miles
  • 2022 – 42,809 miles
  • 2021 – 41,608 miles
  • 2020 – 41,115 miles
  • 2019 – 40,187 miles
  • 2018 – 39,365 miles
  • 2017 – 38,372 miles
  • 2016 – 37,289 miles
  • 2015 – 35,823 miles
  • 2014 – 34,621 miles
  • 2013 – 33,728 miles
  • 2012 – 33,009 miles
  • 2011 – 31,500 miles
  • 2010 – 30,162 miles
  • 2009 – 28,356 miles
  • 2008 – 26,661 miles
  • 2007 – 25,567 miles
  • 2006 – 23,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,795 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,795 miles
    Test number
    923571421273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail43,795 miles (+986)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,795 miles
    Test number
    708964590930
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,809 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    318053349297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,808 miles (+1,200)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    509480963910
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    948153496618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail41,606 miles (+491)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    449745070767
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass41,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    912019735780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail41,115 miles (+928)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    695859687085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    667987564743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,186 miles (+821)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,186 miles
    Test number
    558014326358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  11. Pass39,365 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    355747026555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    718894427170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi deteriating

  13. Fail38,372 miles (+1,083)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    861317896258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi deteriating

  14. Pass37,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    508492593931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,289 miles (+1,466)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    653163045889
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass35,823 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    749957675029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,621 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    199536084467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    897581423256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,728 miles (+719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    326080723432
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass33,009 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    727390622291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,500 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    646873011224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,162 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    370811720450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,356 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,356 miles
    Test number
    394116819488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,661 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,661 miles
    Test number
    694481718226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,567 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    252465027238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    371661326201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S780 JRW

Does S780 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 JRW expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 JRW?
The MOT on S780 JRW expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 JRW done?
S780 JRW was recorded at 43,795 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 1,197 miles a year.
Has S780 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 JRW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S780 JRW 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 S780 JRW find?
S780 JRW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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