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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,299 cc

X453 GANMOT history

X453 GAN is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

X453 GAN green Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
57,958 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 GAN was last recorded at 57,958 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,946 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,958 miles
  • 2021 – 55,618 miles
  • 2020 – 53,435 miles
  • 2019 – 50,807 miles
  • 2018 – 47,509 miles
  • 2017 – 44,148 miles
  • 2016 – 43,763 miles
  • 2015 – 43,242 miles
  • 2014 – 41,727 miles
  • 2013 – 40,257 miles
  • 2012 – 39,287 miles
  • 2011 – 38,414 miles
  • 2010 – 37,251 miles
  • 2009 – 35,842 miles
  • 2008 – 33,927 miles
  • 2007 – 32,564 miles
  • 2006 – 30,835 miles
  • 2005 – 27,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,958 miles
  • DangerousCoolant leak from top of the engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,958 miles (+12)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    150648283313
    • DangerousCoolant leak from top of the engine
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movement
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail57,946 miles (+2,328)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    749998332538
    • DangerousCoolant leak from top of the engine
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movement
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber top mounts excessive movement
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,618 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    164102094621
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,577 miles (+2,142)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,577 miles
    Test number
    601990416253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    154396462141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres perishing badly

  6. Fail53,435 miles (+2,628)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    664742429062
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres perishing badly

  7. Pass50,807 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    966246340307
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  8. Pass47,509 miles (+3,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    368264320444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear wishbone bush perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth frt chassis rails corroding & floor pans
    • AdvisoryTemp repair battery clamp

  9. Pass44,148 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    850233142691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail44,119 miles (+356)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    785142686571
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass43,763 miles (+521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    249302373971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass43,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,242 miles
    Test number
    259901838601
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to off side front sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail43,242 miles (+1,515)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,242 miles
    Test number
    274147634253
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to off side front sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,727 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    586806174245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,257 miles (+970)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    255579063217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S headlamp misty

  16. Pass39,287 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    659479272276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,414 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    326828071432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,251 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    542532270217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,842 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    653073859208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass33,927 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    101393468210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,564 miles (+1,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    673367267263
    • NoteSlight lift in both front strut top mounts

  22. Pass30,835 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    364720976231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,716 miles
    Test number
    320791675280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X453 GAN

Does X453 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 GAN expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 GAN?
The MOT on X453 GAN expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 GAN done?
X453 GAN was recorded at 57,958 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 1,777 miles a year.
Has X453 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 GAN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X453 GAN 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 X453 GAN find?
X453 GAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 3 dangerous defects and 1 advisory: coolant leak from top of the engine; nearside rear shock absorber top mounts excessive movement; offside rear shock absorber top mounts excessive movement, and 1 more.

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