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EX03 TXE

2003 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,572 mi
Last recorded105,572 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 TXE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,046 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,507 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,342 miles

movement evident poss steering rack

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,397 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside visual indicator tell tail not working

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn very close to cords at edges of tread

offside visual indicator tell tail not working

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,558 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 68,558 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

freeplay evident in offside front wheel bearing

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

noise evident from front suspension area

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint rubber split

offside visual indicator tell-tale not working

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,012 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside indicator visual tell tale not working

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,012 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

offside indicator visual tell tale not working

Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,088 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,088 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,286 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,565 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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EX03 TXE is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX03 TXE, 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 EX03 TXE registered?

EX03 TXE is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EX03 TXE safe to buy?

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