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KE53 OXL

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,265 mi
Last recorded167,265 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OXL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 167,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,785 miles

middle exhaust bracket snapped off

rear silencer heat shield lose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Nearside Rear Outer outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded/ broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner inner steering rack joint has play ON LIMIT NOW

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded/ broken (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front heat shield on exhaust lose

sill covers fitted on os/ns couldn't carry out full inspection of sill

Fail 5 Feb 2020 158,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded within 12" of a seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded with in 12" of the rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member inner leg top of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Nearside Rear Outer outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded/ broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner inner steering rack joint has play ON LIMIT NOW

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded/ broken (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front heat shield on exhaust lose

middle exhaust bracket snapped off

rear silencer heat shield lose

sill covers fitted on os/ns couldn't carry out full inspection of sill

Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,078 miles

nearside & offside outer wheel arch area's corroding / covered by door trim

offside front wing area's corroding

oil residue engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

under body & chassis area's corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2019 149,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's with lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside outer wheel arch area's corroding / covered by door trim

offside front wing area's corroding

oil residue engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

under body & chassis area's corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2018 139,163 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass is missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis area's (2.4.A.3)

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

engine warning light is on

oil residue engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

Fail 17 Jan 2018 139,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's covered by side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's covered by side skirt (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass is missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis area's (2.4.A.3)

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

engine warning light is on

oil residue engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light staying on

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light staying on

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,772 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 15% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 104,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2014 90,133 miles

brake fluid low level

floor seams,rear chassis,inner sills-corroded

front indicators faded,n/s h/lamp poor pattern

handbrake travel/poor effort

n/s/r arch corroded/poor

o/s/f tyre ON limit/bald inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,369 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 81,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 68,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,687 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,158 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link play

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,583 miles

brake fluid low level

Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid low level

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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KE53 OXL is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE53 OXL, 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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KE53 OXL is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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