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EF53 NXP

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Gas bi-fuel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,690 mi
Last recorded127,690 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NXP
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 127,690 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,892 miles

Front sub-frame has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Rear left and right inner sill has weld repair

o/s and n/s inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2021 120,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2021 120,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle rusty

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop surround area corred

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop surround area corred

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,630 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm inner joint

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported complete (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm inner joint

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,147 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,761 miles

play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,303 miles

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

front dics worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,075 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,916 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,416 miles

advise both front discs worn borderline

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,365 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,247 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 NXP is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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