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BL53 ZST

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZST
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,033 miles

front bushes worn slight ex blow front slight tick from manifold nsf rack guater poorly fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

CENTER EXHAUST DAMAGED

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

one of the centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

offside rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,449 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls cracked

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,141 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,141 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,950 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,749 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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BL53 ZST is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 ZST, 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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BL53 ZST is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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