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GU53 UBJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,093 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,344 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 100,344 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,179 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r chassis corroded around upper coil spring mountings

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,871 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2010 68,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,657 miles

Slight play o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,685 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,208 miles

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

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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GU53 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU53 UBJ, 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 GU53 UBJ registered?

GU53 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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