# HT52DRX — FORD KA MOT History & Vehicle Check HT52DRX is a Blue FORD KA, Petrol (1299cc), first registered 2003-01-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for HT52DRX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | HT52DRX | | Make | FORD | | Model | KA | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1299cc | | First registered | 2003-01-16 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-10-26 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 15 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 68.18% - Total defects recorded: 98 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-01-18 13:08:55 | FAILED | 39,915 MI | — | | 2021-10-27 09:11:59 | PASSED | 34,401 MI | 2022-10-26 00:00:00 | | 2021-10-26 08:57:28 | FAILED | 34,401 MI | — | | 2020-10-07 12:34:48 | PASSED | 29,135 MI | 2021-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-18 13:34:46 | PASSED | 27,462 MI | 2020-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-18 07:57:52 | FAILED | 27,462 MI | — | | 2018-04-19 12:28:09 | PASSED | 27,172 MI | 2019-04-18 00:00:00 | | 2018-04-19 08:08:17 | FAILED | 27,172 MI | — | | 2017-03-22 15:35:27 | PASSED | 26,619 MI | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 | | 2017-03-22 15:02:42 | FAILED | 26,619 MI | — | | 2016-03-23 09:45:17 | PASSED | 25,011 MI | 2017-03-26 00:00:00 | | 2015-03-27 11:45:41 | PASSED | 17,559 MI | 2016-03-26 00:00:00 | | 2014-03-25 10:16:41 | PASSED | 13,756 MI | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 | | 2012-12-06 11:45:17 | PASSED | 13,751 MI | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-14 16:16:33 | PASSED | 12,691 MI | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-14 12:09:10 | FAILED | 12,691 MI | — | | 2010-12-01 14:44:27 | PASSED | 11,098 MI | 2011-12-13 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-14 10:04:09 | PASSED | 9,179 MI | 2010-12-13 00:00:00 | | 2008-11-24 13:15:12 | PASSED | 7,509 MI | 2009-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-31 16:50:15 | PASSED | 5,447 MI | 2008-01-30 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-31 11:42:38 | FAILED | 5,447 MI | — | | 2006-01-24 14:42:54 | PASSED | 4,366 MI | 2007-01-23 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2023-01-18 13:08:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2021-10-27 09:11:59 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: various under body corrosion - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top strut mounts worn (5.3.2 (c)) - MINOR: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2021-10-26 08:57:28 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top strut mounts worn (5.3.2 (c)) - ADVISORY: various under body corrosion - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - MINOR: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2020-10-07 12:34:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2019-04-18 13:34:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: rear inner sills corroding - ADVISORY: offside front outer sill corroding - ADVISORY: offside bulk head corroding - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Both front inner arches corroding - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2019-04-18 07:57:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: rear inner sills corroding - ADVISORY: offside front outer sill corroding - ADVISORY: offside bulk head corroding - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Both front inner arches corroding - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) **2018-04-19 12:28:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: slight distortion offside rear wheel - ADVISORY: front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing - ADVISORY: rear road springs corroding **2018-04-19 08:08:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: rear road springs corroding - ADVISORY: front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing - ADVISORY: slight distortion offside rear wheel - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) **2017-03-22 15:35:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: slight distortion offside rear wheel - ADVISORY: rear road springs corroding - ADVISORY: front number plate deteriorating - ADVISORY: wiper blades perishing - ADVISORY: front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing **2017-03-22 15:02:42 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: front number plate deteriorating - ADVISORY: wiper blades perishing - ADVISORY: slight distortion offside rear wheel - ADVISORY: rear road springs corroding - ADVISORY: front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) **2016-03-23 09:45:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: front number plate deteriorating - ADVISORY: wiper blades deteriorating - ADVISORY: slight distortion offside rear wheel - ADVISORY: rear road springs corroding - ADVISORY: offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern - ADVISORY: nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge - ADVISORY: front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing **2015-03-27 11:45:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) **2012-12-06 11:45:17 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: rear tyres perishing. - USER ENTERED: offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing. **2011-12-14 16:16:33 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing. **2011-12-14 12:09:10 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing. - USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre on wear limit. **2010-12-01 14:44:27 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: offside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish. - USER ENTERED: offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge. - USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge. - USER ENTERED: movement in both front and nearside rear strut top mounts. **2009-12-14 10:04:09 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: movement from nearside rear strut top mount. **2008-11-24 13:15:12 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: slight movement in nearside rear strut top mount. **2007-01-31 16:50:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - USER ENTERED: slight inballance at rear brakes **2007-01-31 11:42:38 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - USER ENTERED: slight inballance at rear brakes ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for HT52DRX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/HT52DRX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.