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FH53 EWA

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EWA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres very badly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,729 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,522 miles

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

Exhaust flexi corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,270 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,240 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi damaged

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,641 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,027 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,299 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake travel slightly high but not excessive †

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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FH53 EWA is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH53 EWA, 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 FH53 EWA registered?

FH53 EWA is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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