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EA03 FHG

2003 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FHG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,899 miles

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

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Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,896 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,669 miles

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

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Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

eml

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,135 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

Fail 28 Jul 2015 138,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,773 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,368 miles

slight play in offside steering rack.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,247 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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EA03 FHG is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA03 FHG, 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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EA03 FHG is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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