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EF53 LYD

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LYD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,698 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken off

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,142 miles

Oil leak engine bay ()

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust mid section bracket loose

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,229 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

Front lower engine stabiliser worn

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

Front lower engine stabiliser worn

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,069 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,975 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 63,094 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,841 miles

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

advise play in nearside steering arm (baorder line)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,841 miles

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

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

advise play in nearside steering arm (baorder line)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,698 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,680 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,340 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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EF53 LYD is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF53 LYD, 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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What year was EF53 LYD registered?

EF53 LYD is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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