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AK03 YVW

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YVW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,303 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,303 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,462 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 85,462 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,054 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 71,023 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery slightly insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust centre to rear section joint is deteriorated

slight oil leak

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,031 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,031 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,377 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plates made up with stick-on charactors

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,158 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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AK03 YVW is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK03 YVW, 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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What year was AK03 YVW registered?

AK03 YVW is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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