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FL03 DWJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DWJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,454 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine running very rough while doing emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing rubber bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,345 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both dipped beam paterns deteriorating

eml light on

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,400 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,235 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,295 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 47,293 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 46,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished +nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,816 miles

Engine management light on Offside rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 19 May 2014 42,849 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Fail 19 May 2014 42,849 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,674 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,880 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 16 May 2011 38,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,916 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 28,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,516 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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FL03 DWJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL03 DWJ, 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 FL03 DWJ registered?

FL03 DWJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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