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EO03 XYU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,032 mi
Last recorded22,032 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,032 miles

Front and rear ends of both sills have been undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2023 22,024 miles

Front and rear ends of both sills have been undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 21,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front suspension top mount showing signs of movement

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,379 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,526 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 16,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,908 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 14,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 14,133 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 13,427 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 12,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 11,798 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,798 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 10,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,231 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 XYU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XYU, 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.

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What year was EO03 XYU registered?

EO03 XYU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is EO03 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 XYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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