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EO53 TWU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,146 mi
Last recorded50,146 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 49,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 47,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 46,656 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 45,154 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,502 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,858 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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EO53 TWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO53 TWU, 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 EO53 TWU registered?

EO53 TWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 TWU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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