
Ford KA
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T553 DBMMOT history
T553 DBM is a purple petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 86,696 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T553 DBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T553 DBM was last recorded at 86,696 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 86,696 miles · 16 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 86,696 miles
- 2021 – 83,363 miles
- 2020 – 82,730 miles
- 2019 – 80,495 miles
- 2018 – 77,062 miles
- 2017 – 73,580 miles
- 2016 – 70,875 miles
- 2015 – 67,126 miles
- 2014 – 62,168 miles
- 2013 – 59,542 miles
- 2012 – 56,527 miles
- 2011 – 53,814 miles
- 2010 – 49,560 miles
- 2009 – 45,246 miles
- 2008 – 41,139 miles
- 2007 – 38,716 miles
- 2006 – 35,504 miles
- 2005 – 31,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top of inner wheel arch corroded and holedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside top of sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,696 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,696 miles
- Test number
- 344136130779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top of inner wheel arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryNearside top of sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Fail86,696 miles1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,696 miles
- Test number
- 276965738366
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top of inner wheel arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryNearside top of sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Fail86,696 miles (+3,333)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,696 miles
- Test number
- 469926009294
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively very noisey ? (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top of inner wheel arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,363 miles (+633)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 83,363 miles
- Test number
- 108534899517
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of 30 cms
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount detached !!!!!
Pass82,730 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 82,730 miles
- Test number
- 893657193412
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses split
- AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose perishing
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm ball joint has play
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush split
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush heavily split with movement (borderline)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre splitting
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar D bushes
Fail82,730 miles (+2,235)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,730 miles
- Test number
- 609463040970
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses split
- AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose perishing
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm ball joint has play
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush split
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush heavily split with movement (borderline)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre splitting
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar D bushes
Pass80,495 miles (+3,433)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,495 miles
- Test number
- 429420041596
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass77,062 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,062 miles
- Test number
- 800606854508
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged offside/nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing panel corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,062 miles (+3,482)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,062 miles
- Test number
- 245788617590
- MajorNearside 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 inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged offside/nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing panel corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,580 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,580 miles
- Test number
- 783088711788
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts perished and torn
Fail73,580 miles (+2,705)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,580 miles
- Test number
- 903897986171
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts perished and torn
Pass70,875 miles (+3,749)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,875 miles
- Test number
- 858106554631
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive top of sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside /nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Pass67,126 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,126 miles
- Test number
- 308459455122
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail67,126 miles (+4,958)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,126 miles
- Test number
- 879699955104
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass62,168 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,168 miles
- Test number
- 545523454168
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Fail62,168 miles (+2,626)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,168 miles
- Test number
- 838873954131
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Pass59,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,542 miles
- Test number
- 785278873166
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail59,542 miles (+3,015)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,542 miles
- Test number
- 969245873137
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass56,527 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 816237862166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail56,527 miles (+2,713)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 139990762185
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteBrake fluid level low.
Pass53,814 miles (+4,254)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,814 miles
- Test number
- 346768051178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight oil leak from sump
Pass49,560 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,560 miles
- Test number
- 262463150445
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail49,560 miles (+4,314)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,560 miles
- Test number
- 484373150155
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass45,246 miles (+4,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,246 miles
- Test number
- 732009159107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,139 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,139 miles
- Test number
- 791174968105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,716 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,716 miles
- Test number
- 114968457155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,504 miles (+4,231)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,504 miles
- Test number
- 191516066168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,273 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 31,273 miles
- Test number
- 354058465156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T553 DBM
- Does T553 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T553 DBM expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T553 DBM?
- The MOT on T553 DBM expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T553 DBM done?
- T553 DBM was recorded at 86,696 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
- Has T553 DBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T553 DBM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T553 DBM 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 T553 DBM find?
- T553 DBM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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