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EJ03 LHU

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,702 mi
Last recorded122,702 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LHU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,702 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,879 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,081 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,077 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,677 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 91,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 70,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Nearside front chassis outrigger panel suspect jacking damage.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2009 49,459 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 49,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,974 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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EJ03 LHU is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ03 LHU, 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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EJ03 LHU is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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