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AC03 BGF

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,370 mi
Last recorded147,370 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BGF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 147,370 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

n/s/r suspencion bump stop adrift

Pass 12 Sep 2014 141,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front chassis corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure and loose with coil spring

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded-unable to assess due to sill covers

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear tyres wearing low

some corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2014 141,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front chassis corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure and loose with coil spring

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded-unable to assess due to sill covers

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear tyres wearing low

some corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2013 136,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 136,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,813 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,813 miles

Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,939 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 117,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front fog lights not working

light misting of brake fluid around servo (possable spillage)

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 79,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,788 miles

The rear brakes are binding. Advise inspection and adjustment

Fail 25 Apr 2008 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The rear brakes are binding. Advise inspection and adjustment

Fail 4 May 2007 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 49,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,205 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?

Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,678
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
19,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,070
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,752
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 10,520
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,115
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 6,803
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AC03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Maverick fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Maverick typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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