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EF04 VTU

2004 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Maverick68,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VTU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 58,973 miles

Dog box fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Outer bodysill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer bodysills

underside corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 58,946 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dog box fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Outer bodysill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer bodysills

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,346 miles

outersill covers fitted unable to check sills properly

unable to check rear seatbelts due to having a dog box fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 mounting brackets broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill behind cover corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outersill covers fitted unable to check sills properly

unable to check rear seatbelts due to having a dog box fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy ferale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy ferale (1.1.11 (c))

dog box fitted in rear unable to check all rear seatbelts

Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,189 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre of crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy ferale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy ferale (1.1.11 (c))

dog box fitted in rear unable to check all rear seatbelts

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,823 miles

dog cage fitted in rear unable to check seatbelts

front brake discs edges corroded

unable to check outersills due to covers

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,832 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated and heat shields loose

temp repair made to frontpipe hanger

Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated and heat shields loose

temp repair made to frontpipe hanger

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,810 miles

offside rear outer sill/sill end showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

underside of vehical has light corrosion in places

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,379 miles

abs light come on when brake tested & gone back off

front discs rusty

surfac corroission to fuel pipes

surface corroussion to o/s/r & n/s/r chassis legs by spring holder

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,864 miles

Handbrake close to end of travel

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

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

Nearside rear tyre craking on inner wall

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,864 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake close to end of travel

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

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

Nearside rear tyre craking on inner wall

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 19,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 VTU is a 2004 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU is a 2004 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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