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EF03 SXB

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,879 mi
Last recorded158,879 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 SXB
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 158,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 141,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 124,580 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2023 124,162 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 100,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 96,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,181 miles

Offside Rear bump stop corroded mounting

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop corroded mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,942 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,348 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,348 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,856 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,261 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 40,558 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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EF03 SXB is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EF03 SXB, 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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EF03 SXB is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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