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GR03 GVN

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,355 mi
Last recorded185,355 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 GVN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 185,355 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 184,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in rear wheel arches may affect rear seat belt reel mounting areas, unable to see without dismantling trims

Engine management light on

Inner sills, rear chassis sections, floors, inner arches, front crossmember annd rear crossmember have heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken and exhaust generally in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2012 172,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

oil leak (gearbox area)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 172,421 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

oil leak (gearbox area)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 156,317 miles

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

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

boh front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 134,654 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2010 134,650 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot is weeping grease

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,074 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 15 Aug 2008 87,271 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all flexible brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,271 miles

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

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

all flexible brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,456 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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GR03 GVN is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GR03 GVN, 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 GR03 GVN registered?

GR03 GVN is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is GR03 GVN safe to buy?

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