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EF04 VSY

2004 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Maverick68,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VSY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 108,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill/floor pan corroded

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

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

Offside inner sill/floor pan corroded

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 103,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 101,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low in tread on edge

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 101,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low in tread on edge

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,609 miles

Nearside Front foglight smashed

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly rusted. (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,866 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly rusted. (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,531 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 92,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 92,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,327 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust rusty and corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint or o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust rusty and corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint or o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle fitted with LPG conversion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,672 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 24,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

strong advice ****** both front tyre edge worn

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 VSY is a 2004 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 EF04 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2004 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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