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GJ03 MKV

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,171 mi
Last recorded200,171 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MKV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 200,171 miles

SCREEN DAMAGED N/S

Fail 29 Oct 2020 200,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn to limit 225/70R15

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 196,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 196,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 191,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches excessively corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 191,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches excessively corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 185,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arches/inner wings corroded

both sills corroded although unable to assess fully due to plastic panels

rear axle leaking

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 179,776 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill, arch and inner arch corroded

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear

unable to assess sills fully due to panelling

Fail 26 Oct 2016 179,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill, arch and inner arch corroded

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear

unable to assess sills fully due to panelling

Pass 21 Oct 2015 175,040 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting support bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 165,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken

Fail 31 Jul 2014 165,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 152,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 30 Apr 2012 140,281 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs worn thin...advise attention.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,281 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs worn thin...advise attention.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 129,532 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shields vibrate

Wndscreen cracked accross lower swept area not affecting drivers view of the road ahead at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2011 129,201 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper damaged

screen cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,117 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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GJ03 MKV is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ03 MKV, 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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GJ03 MKV is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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