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EO03 EBJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,622 miles

Corrosion detected at both inner rear sills not considered to be excessive

Corrosion detected at both rear chassis rails not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion detected at both inner rear sills not considered to be excessive

Corrosion detected at both rear chassis rails not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 May 2014 103,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,276 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,276 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,231 miles

Offside Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,231 miles

Offside Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,524 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,509 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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EO03 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EO03 EBJ, 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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What year was EO03 EBJ registered?

EO03 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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