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FA53 BLJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,220 mi
Last recorded102,220 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 94,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,169 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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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.

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