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HG53 FEX

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,546 mi
Last recorded104,546 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FEX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 104,546 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 104,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,597 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,070 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,430 miles

O/S/F TYRE NAIL /LEAKS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker cover tubes corrosion

both rear tyres wear edges

front discs bad pitting inner face

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f link rod slight play

n/s/f tyre wear edges o/f wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE NAIL /LEAKS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker cover tubes corrosion

both rear tyres wear edges

front discs bad pitting inner face

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f link rod slight play

n/s/f tyre wear edges o/f wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,443 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear seat belt slow to reel in slack

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,363 miles

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

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,928 miles

EXhaust system corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,928 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXhaust system corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,442 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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HG53 FEX is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG53 FEX, 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 HG53 FEX registered?

HG53 FEX is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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