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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T855 FODMOT history

T855 FOD is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
46,545 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 FOD was last recorded at 46,545 miles on 19 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,540 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,545 miles
  • 2025 – 44,969 miles
  • 2024 – 38,850 miles
  • 2023 – 30,385 miles
  • 2022 – 22,210 miles
  • 2020 – 6,834 miles
  • 2019 – 3,682 miles
  • 2018 – 3,678 miles
  • 2017 – 3,484 miles
  • 2016 – 3,458 miles
  • 2015 – 3,393 miles
  • 2014 – 2,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,545 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,545 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    383227952588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,540 miles (+1,571)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    670558343920
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,969 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    556357880883
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail44,969 miles (+6,119)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    160494859626
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    817958765736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,850 miles (+8,465)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    163987066152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,385 miles (+8,175)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,385 miles
    Test number
    352672153507
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to windscreen lower left (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass22,210 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,210 miles
    Test number
    762815040025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,208 miles (+15,374)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    575724295767
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass6,834 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    6,834 miles
    Test number
    943905977386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass3,682 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    3,682 miles
    Test number
    537349658154
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension components

  12. Pass3,678 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    3,678 miles
    Test number
    917443838692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,484 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    3,484 miles
    Test number
    325693749558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle to suspension components etc
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front brake discs

  14. Pass3,458 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    3,458 miles
    Test number
    515889823700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,393 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    3,393 miles
    Test number
    265197575478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,998 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    2,998 miles
    Test number
    769638514159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail2,993 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,993 miles
    Test number
    897025804179
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T855 FOD

Does T855 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T855 FOD is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T855 FOD?
The MOT on T855 FOD is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T855 FOD done?
T855 FOD was recorded at 46,545 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has T855 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 FOD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T855 FOD 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 T855 FOD find?
T855 FOD passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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