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EO03 NRE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 NRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight up and down movement on both front

Fail 4 Dec 2024 80,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight up and down movement on both front

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,293 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have slight play

Fail 31 May 2019 62,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,526 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have play.

Pass 30 May 2017 55,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 50,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,762 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2013 39,509 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2013 39,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

o/s front and n/s front tyres cracking/weathered

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 18 May 2012 35,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,993 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 31,558 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 29,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,465 miles

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 NRE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

EO03 NRE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is EO03 NRE safe to buy?

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