GL53KEJ - FORD KA
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,977 mi
Expires: 27 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,977 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,335 mi
Expires: 19 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,335 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,772 mi
Expires: 09 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed - 10 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,855 mi
Expires: 09 May 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 May 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,855 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,060 mi
Expires: 12 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Damage to bumper but unlikely to become detached or course harm.
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,719 mi
Expires: 17 November 2018
Failed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,719 mi
Passed - 15 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,052 mi
Expires: 17 November 2017
Passed - 17 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,605 mi
Expires: 17 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Failed - 17 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,942 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Passed - 17 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,942 mi
Expires: 17 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Passed - 18 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,609 mi
Expires: 17 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 13 November 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,609 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 24 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,908 mi
Expires: 12 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,111 mi
Expires: 12 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 11 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,069 mi
Expires: 12 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 05 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,699 mi
Expires: 12 November 2010
Passed - 28 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,006 mi
Expires: 12 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Failed - 23 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,848 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,848 mi
Expires: 12 November 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,883 mi
Expires: 12 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL53KEJ?
The MOT expires on 27 May 2026.
What is the tax status of GL53KEJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of GL53KEJ?
This is a 2003 FORD KA in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1299cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL53KEJ?
This vehicle produces 141 g/km of CO2 emissions.