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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T54 JBJMOT history

T54 JBJ is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 7,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
7,501 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 JBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 JBJ was last recorded at 7,501 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2024: 3,413 miles, lower than 95,620 miles on 6 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
3,413 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 7,501 miles
  • 2024 – 3,413 miles
  • 2023 – 95,620 miles
  • 2022 – 89,148 miles
  • 2021 – 77,747 miles
  • 2020 – 72,712 miles
  • 2019 – 65,219 miles
  • 2018 – 57,190 miles
  • 2017 – 43,633 miles
  • 2016 – 37,727 miles
  • 2015 – 35,303 miles
  • 2014 – 30,487 miles
  • 2013 – 26,701 miles
  • 2012 – 25,913 miles
  • 2011 – 24,611 miles
  • 2010 – 23,619 miles
  • 2009 – 22,566 miles
  • 2008 – 21,302 miles
  • 2007 – 20,101 miles
  • 2006 – 18,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil sump porous and slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,501 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    7,501 miles
    Test number
    180811473191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass3,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    3,413 miles
    Test number
    305085845468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail3,413 miles (-92,207)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,413 miles
    Test number
    674925486485
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,620 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    824271566911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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))

  5. Fail95,514 miles (+6,366)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    365149485812
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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))

  6. Pass89,148 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    937268531820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,122 miles (+11,375)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    622418925159
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,747 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    871694490217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,738 miles (+5,026)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    267180785471
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,712 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    470009698203
    • AdvisoryBoth rear strut mounts have maximum tolerance of movement
    • AdvisoryOil sump porous and slightly leaking

  11. Fail72,600 miles (+7,381)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    242424189123
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper strut mounts have maximum tolerance of movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has thorns in inner and outer sidewall of tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil sump porous and slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryRear seat base loose needs screw to re-secure

  12. Pass65,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    727392207010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  13. Fail65,219 miles (+8,029)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    231876048580
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  14. Pass57,190 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    719257842470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,633 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    185825956700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,727 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,727 miles
    Test number
    869585695254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,303 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    947044975133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,487 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    538304204209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass30,487 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    887934704268
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass26,701 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    237194753238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,913 miles
    Test number
    358058152470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,913 miles (+1,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,913 miles
    Test number
    806467152245
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass24,611 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    207932791170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,619 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,619 miles
    Test number
    382870890120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass23,619 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,619 miles
    Test number
    460890290149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,566 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,566 miles
    Test number
    252635099443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,302 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    810806478163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,101 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    200100777121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,610 miles
    Test number
    601887366157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 JBJ

Does T54 JBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 JBJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T54 JBJ?
The MOT on T54 JBJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 JBJ done?
T54 JBJ was recorded at 7,501 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
Has T54 JBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 JBJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T54 JBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T54 JBJ find?
T54 JBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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