MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light
both lower inner and outer sills corroded
both rear chassis rails heavily corroded
coolant stains around housing at end of head
corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes
front crossmember corroded
nearside rear spring/bump stop top mount corroded
offside door mirror slightly loose at fixing
slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight play in steering rack
stonechips in front screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror insecure
rear chassis rails corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
slight wear both ends of steering rack
underside corroded
washers poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror insecure
rear chassis rails corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
slight wear both ends of steering rack
underside corroded
washers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA53 BLJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FA53 BLJ, 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 FA53 BLJ registered?
FA53 BLJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is FA53 BLJ safe to buy?
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