Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DG54 TVD

DG54 TVD

2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 38,563 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2004 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/12/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (15/11/2021)
Recorded Mileage
38,563 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/12/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15/11/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1299cc

DG54 TVD Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2020
  • 38,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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DG54 TVD Mileage History

  1. 04/09/200711,485 mi
  2. 11/08/200814,534 mi+3,049 mi
  3. 25/08/200918,197 mi+3,663 mi
  4. 10/08/201020,117 mi+1,920 mi
  5. 20/07/201121,508 mi+1,391 mi
  6. 16/07/201223,145 mi+1,637 mi
  7. 10/07/201324,438 mi+1,293 mi
  8. 02/07/201425,883 mi+1,445 mi
  9. 02/07/201425,883 mi
  10. 26/06/201527,434 mi+1,551 mi
  11. 26/06/201527,434 mi
  12. 15/06/201629,142 mi+1,708 mi
  13. 15/06/201629,142 mi
  14. 06/06/201730,962 mi+1,820 mi
  15. 06/06/201730,962 mi
  16. 16/05/201832,681 mi+1,719 mi
  17. 16/05/201832,681 mi
  18. 29/05/201934,767 mi+2,086 mi
  19. 27/11/202038,562 mi+3,795 mi
  20. 03/12/202038,563 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,044 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

DG54 TVD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 05:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ka (DG54 TVD) between September 2007 and December 2020.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 03 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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