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EF53 MZG

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,433 mi
Last recorded198,433 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 198,433 miles

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 188,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroded offside rear

rear shockers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 175,813 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 164,775 miles

Offside Rear seat and seatbelt not in at test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

cross member under rad corrosion

oil cooler at front loose

Pass 16 Nov 2015 151,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracks in road face

n/s/r tyre wear edge also cut in roadface

very front cross member corrosion in centre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,041 miles

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

chip o/s screen

front crossmember under rad corrosion

front discs bad pitting inner face

front reg plate slight deterioration

Fail 14 Nov 2014 142,041 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip o/s screen

front crossmember under rad corrosion

front discs bad pitting inner face

front reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 22 Nov 2013 135,641 miles

Oil leak

front discs slight pitting

front reg plate slight deterioration

o/s/r sill end bit soft with corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,095 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 118,996 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 106,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 106,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside and offside inner steering rack joints have slight wear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 91,558 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,907 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,058 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 MZG 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 MZG, 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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EF53 MZG is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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