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EF53 NVJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,482 mi
Last recorded143,482 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in plastic piping (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of side sills

Fail 27 Aug 2019 143,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in plastic piping (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of side sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,236 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 141,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r chassis corroded

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r chassis corroded

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,348 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2016 134,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,689 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,615 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 123,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,322 miles

Brake discs very worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2011 97,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

movement in the offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Aug 2010 85,648 miles

see checklist 122881

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,072 miles

c/l 109629

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,673 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,948 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 NVJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EF53 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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