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EO03 OTW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 54,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,087 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limits on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2025 48,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front tyre wearing close to limits on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,663 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,830 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 24,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,259 miles

Spare tyre 2003 !

Fail 9 Mar 2020 16,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre 2003 !

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking & 2009 ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking & 2009 ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,846 miles

Front Tyres badly cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,499 miles

Both front tyre walls perished & cracked

Fuel filter very rusty

Rear wash not working

Wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyre walls perished & cracked

Fuel filter very rusty

Rear wash not working

Wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,128 miles

front brake hoses perished & cracked

fuel filter rusting

Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,128 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake hoses perished & cracked

fuel filter rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,975 miles

fuel filter rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,758 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 14,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,103 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Exhaust rusty & in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2013 14,103 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Exhaust rusty & in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,991 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,771 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 OTW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

EO03 OTW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is EO03 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 OTW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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