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FE53 HUY

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

80,075 mi
Last recorded80,075 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HUY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2023 76,692 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,990 miles

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2022 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,925 miles

Corrosion covered by plastic trims under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff leaking

Under seal used under vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2021 74,925 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion covered by plastic trims under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff leaking

Under seal used under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,314 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 62,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,677 miles

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

Rear exhaust heavy corrossion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,677 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arches (5.2.6)

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

Rear exhaust heavy corrossion

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,973 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,819 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,246 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 19,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,136 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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FE53 HUY is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FE53 HUY, 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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FE53 HUY is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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