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EF53 NVK

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 107,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 104,598 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2022 104,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 104,405 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,082 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,324 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,492 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,492 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,144 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,523 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2015 77,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,081 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,726 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,659 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,358 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,716 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NVK is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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