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DL03 HCU

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HCU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,000 miles

front cross member corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis weld repairs

tyres splitting and nearside front on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,950 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2013 116,975 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on tread

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking on tread

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 116,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on tread

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking on tread

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 111,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 111,590 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 105,623 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 95,937 miles

some movement/steering/rack & pinion'

Fail 27 May 2010 95,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gearbox oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal.

Pass 6 May 2009 84,219 miles

noise from front wheels when brakes applied

Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,205 miles

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

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

noise from front wheels when brakes applied

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,652 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

slight oil leak from the rear of the engine

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,065 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,799 miles

front brake pads appear to be three quarters worn, discs should also be changed at same time as pads.

n/s front tyre nearing wear indicators

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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DL03 HCU is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DL03 HCU, 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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DL03 HCU is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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