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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T785 TMWMOT history

T785 TMW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,744 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 TMW
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 TMW was last recorded at 70,744 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,598 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,744 miles
  • 2025 – 70,598 miles
  • 2024 – 70,559 miles
  • 2023 – 69,789 miles
  • 2022 – 69,736 miles
  • 2021 – 69,686 miles
  • 2020 – 69,123 miles
  • 2019 – 67,688 miles
  • 2018 – 66,052 miles
  • 2017 – 63,897 miles
  • 2016 – 62,164 miles
  • 2015 – 59,830 miles
  • 2014 – 56,228 miles
  • 2013 – 53,686 miles
  • 2012 – 50,638 miles
  • 2011 – 47,692 miles
  • 2010 – 44,677 miles
  • 2009 – 43,191 miles
  • 2008 – 40,994 miles
  • 2007 – 38,949 miles
  • 2006 – 36,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,744 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    507823584907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    155381565542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail70,598 miles (+39)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    572553903470
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    981691141497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel. (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Fail70,559 miles (+770)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    470262373701
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated + o/s rear. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel. (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass69,789 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,789 miles
    Test number
    668674418215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,736 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    148601911959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  8. Pass69,686 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    164251930005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,674 miles (+551)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    733552763379
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,123 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,123 miles
    Test number
    959699070686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    515061084431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail67,688 miles (+1,636)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    332183822884
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass66,052 miles (+2,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    245785156137
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers

  14. Pass63,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    997426323467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail63,897 miles (+1,733)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    577551139469
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,164 miles (+2,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    580363467723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,830 miles (+3,602)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    796420155029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake reading slightly low

  18. Pass56,228 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    445845364098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,686 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,686 miles
    Test number
    856173473071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,646 miles (+3,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    157135863489
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass50,638 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    197938362073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,692 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    696772561085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass44,677 miles (+1,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,677 miles
    Test number
    953167360031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail43,191 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,191 miles
    Test number
    143106659069
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass43,191 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,191 miles
    Test number
    630036459066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,994 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    762556558090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,949 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    523600367057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  28. Pass36,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    231278366015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about T785 TMW

Does T785 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 TMW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T785 TMW?
The MOT on T785 TMW is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T785 TMW done?
T785 TMW was recorded at 70,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has T785 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 TMW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T785 TMW 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 T785 TMW find?
T785 TMW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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