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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y235 OGSMOT history

Y235 OGS is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 42,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y235 OGS blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,413 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 OGS
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 OGS was last recorded at 42,413 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,327 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,413 miles
  • 2025 – 42,327 miles
  • 2024 – 42,150 miles
  • 2023 – 42,003 miles
  • 2022 – 41,664 miles
  • 2021 – 40,926 miles
  • 2020 – 40,693 miles
  • 2019 – 38,733 miles
  • 2018 – 36,862 miles
  • 2017 – 35,149 miles
  • 2016 – 33,513 miles
  • 2015 – 32,139 miles
  • 2014 – 30,642 miles
  • 2013 – 26,521 miles
  • 2012 – 23,589 miles
  • 2011 – 22,281 miles
  • 2010 – 21,249 miles
  • 2009 – 19,575 miles
  • 2008 – 18,279 miles
  • 2007 – 16,184 miles
  • 2006 – 14,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,413 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,413 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    112868924506
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,327 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    234593771829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail42,322 miles (+172)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    257195844632
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass42,150 miles (+147)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    635722441600
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of rear arch, by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass42,003 miles (+339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,003 miles
    Test number
    457193614563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass41,664 miles (+738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    499278146174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end split pin missing still considered secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,926 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    499654960013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end split pin missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,693 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    683150396504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,733 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    673404343927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass36,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    126696807412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail36,862 miles (+1,713)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    330439784515
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass35,149 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,149 miles
    Test number
    871854187791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

  13. Pass33,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    327039591452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has slight corrosion

  14. Fail33,513 miles (+1,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    131716565117
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has slight corrosion

  15. Pass32,139 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    535166385055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail32,042 miles (+1,400)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    145399575413
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass30,642 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    258170994070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight weep from clutch fluid pipe

  18. Fail30,642 miles (+4,121)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    306037984088
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight weep from clutch fluid pipe

  19. Pass26,521 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    188780703172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,589 miles (+1,308)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,589 miles
    Test number
    736997992090
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking

  21. Pass22,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    816818481034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,281 miles (+1,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    907758881058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  23. Pass21,249 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,249 miles
    Test number
    353161890011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,575 miles
    Test number
    364919189037
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail19,562 miles (+1,283)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    831079689030
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOSR Mcpherson strut top mount at end of acceptable movement
    • NoteOSR brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService brake pedal at end of acceptable travel

  26. Pass18,279 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    824938198079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake at end of acceptable travel
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOIl leak from rocker cover
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner & outer edges (close to legal limit)

  27. Fail18,279 miles (+2,095)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    643026498015
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake at end of acceptable travel
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOIl leak from rocker cover
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner & outer edges (close to legal limit)

  28. Pass16,184 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,184 miles
    Test number
    652120207126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  29. Pass14,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    534938196079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  30. Fail14,954 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    761548896099
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Questions about Y235 OGS

Does Y235 OGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 OGS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y235 OGS?
The MOT on Y235 OGS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 OGS done?
Y235 OGS was recorded at 42,413 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has Y235 OGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 OGS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y235 OGS 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 Y235 OGS find?
Y235 OGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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