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AK52 ZFN

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZFN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,517 miles

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

under sills and chassis surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,469 miles

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 2 Oct 2014 130,469 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,876 miles

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

engine management light stays on

exhaust rusty

rear chassis and under sills rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2013 125,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light stays on

exhaust rusty

rear chassis and under sills rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,119 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Front axle tyre size different to rear axle tyre size.

Hand brake inner cables heavily corrded in places.

O/s/f jacki9ng pint corroded and calapsed

Some play/wear steering rack.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 119,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs in very poor condition severly corroded on inner faces.

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Front axle tyre size different to rear axle tyre size.

Hand brake inner cables heavily corrded in places.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f jacki9ng pint corroded and calapsed

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some play/wear steering rack.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,715 miles

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

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

nearside and offside steering arm inner joints worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside steering arm inner joints worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,297 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack arms both sides

Fail 6 Jul 2010 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack arms both sides

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,225 miles

E.M. Light on.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,520 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,269 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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AK52 ZFN is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK52 ZFN, 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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AK52 ZFN is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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