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EO03 DUA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,784 mi
Last recorded37,784 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 DUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 37,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 37,780 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2024 29,395 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2024 22,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holster ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 19,918 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 16,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 16,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 4,238 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EO03 DUA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 DUA registered?

EO03 DUA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is EO03 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 DUA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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