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EX03 ZJZ

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills rusting

general under body corrosion

rusting on all metal brake pipes

rusting on chassis by upper coil rear spring mounts

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills rusting

fuel filter rusting

general under body corrosion

rusting on all metal brake pipes

rusting on chassis by upper coil rear spring mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2022 116,184 miles

Both sills rusting

General corrosion to rear of the chassis rail

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 116,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by axle mount (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sills rusting

General corrosion to rear of the chassis rail

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,558 miles

Both inner sills rusting

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion around both rear spring mounts

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,558 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills rusting

Exhaust system corroding in general

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion around both rear spring mounts

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,012 miles

Both inner sills rusting at rear

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (ON LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,066 miles

Central Exhaust noisy silencer damaged,minor gas leak (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust noisy silencer damaged,minor gas leak (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 98,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,509 miles

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

fuel filter starting to rust

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,603 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,511 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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EX03 ZJZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

EX03 ZJZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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