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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y221 GFCMOT history

Y221 GFC is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

Y221 GFC blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
44,130 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 GFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 GFC was last recorded at 44,130 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,405 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 44,130 miles
  • 2022 – 42,405 miles
  • 2021 – 40,608 miles
  • 2020 – 39,481 miles
  • 2019 – 38,422 miles
  • 2018 – 37,111 miles
  • 2017 – 35,474 miles
  • 2016 – 33,582 miles
  • 2015 – 31,636 miles
  • 2014 – 29,181 miles
  • 2013 – 28,183 miles
  • 2012 – 27,442 miles
  • 2011 – 25,330 miles
  • 2010 – 23,499 miles
  • 2009 – 21,865 miles
  • 2008 – 20,594 miles
  • 2007 – 19,120 miles
  • 2006 – 18,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,130 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills surface corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,130 miles (+1,725)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    595425127217
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills surface corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass42,405 miles (+1,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    171993378873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,608 miles (+1,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    817493579728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension units & mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s sill/floor corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroded

  4. Pass39,481 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    816496171782
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill repaired heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail39,481 miles (+1,059)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    792582051216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill repaired heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,422 miles (+1,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    189202250847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,111 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,111 miles
    Test number
    297074833542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail37,110 miles (+1,636)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    332590393517
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass35,474 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,474 miles
    Test number
    161343321017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail35,462 miles (+1,880)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,462 miles
    Test number
    586457921025
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre of outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass33,582 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,582 miles
    Test number
    113186241357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail33,569 miles (+1,933)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    107237393504
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass31,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,636 miles
    Test number
    319480115178
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail31,635 miles (+2,454)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    337173105152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass29,181 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    287477694033
    • NoteBoth outter sills corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  16. Fail29,181 miles (+998)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    189487294486
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outter sills corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  17. Pass28,183 miles (+741)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    765539993095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  18. Fail27,442 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    118455792088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass27,442 miles (+2,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    337175492010
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass25,330 miles (+1,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    757343381087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass23,499 miles (+1,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,499 miles
    Test number
    773284500165
    • NoteNearside sill very rusty

  22. Pass21,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,865 miles
    Test number
    394914409122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Fail21,865 miles (+1,271)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,865 miles
    Test number
    271004509431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Pass20,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    482525298009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,594 miles (+1,474)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    964224998078
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass19,120 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,120 miles
    Test number
    210956207112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,502 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,502 miles
    Test number
    760716596029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front brake hose close to inner wheel arch on full lock.
    • NoteUneven wear on n/s rear tyre.

Questions about Y221 GFC

Does Y221 GFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 GFC expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 GFC?
The MOT on Y221 GFC expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 GFC done?
Y221 GFC was recorded at 44,130 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 1,491 miles a year.
Has Y221 GFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 GFC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y221 GFC 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 Y221 GFC find?
Y221 GFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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