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EF04 VKL

2004 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Maverick68,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VKL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 140,616 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS/VARIOUS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2024 140,616 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS/VARIOUS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 135,017 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2022 132,526 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 127,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 127,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 115,079 miles

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

some play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 21 May 2020 114,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

some play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2019 107,636 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 May 2018 102,305 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to windscreen

some play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2017 97,528 miles

Oil leak ()

slight damage to windscreen

some play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2016 92,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 88,265 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges very clost to limit

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 19 May 2015 88,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges very clost to limit

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 May 2014 83,904 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2013 77,175 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 2 May 2013 76,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 67,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2011 57,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2008 32,643 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 23,199 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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EF04 VKL is a 2004 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 68,084 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 EF04 VKL, 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 22 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF04 VKL is a 2004 Ford Maverick, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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