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EF04 VZL

2004 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Maverick68,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion to undersides of vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,705 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker in centre of screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear n/s and o/s suspension bump stops detached.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,385 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,911 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,062 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,762 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

sticker in screen

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,926 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)

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 VZL is a 2004 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2004 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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