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AY53 ZTW

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,801 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,788 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,494 miles

brake fluid present around master cylinder

coolant leak from engine bay

Fail 6 Jul 2010 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

brake fluid present around master cylinder

coolant leak from engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,119 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has object in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,023 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,023 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,797 miles

N/S washer partially blocked

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

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,797 miles

N/S washer partially blocked

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,547 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AY53 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AY53 ZTW, 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 AY53 ZTW registered?

AY53 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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