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FX53 KSF

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KSF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,146 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 114,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded. (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Jul 2015 106,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,452 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,592 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,518 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FX53 KSF is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FX53 KSF, 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 FX53 KSF registered?

FX53 KSF is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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