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LF53 RZA

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 RZA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system showing corrosion

general corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting slightly low

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

automatic transmission fluid oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust system showing corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting slightly low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

automatic transmission fluid oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust system showing corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at offside.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

nearside front ABS rotor cracked.

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at offside.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fine cracks in nearside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,733 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fine cracks in nearside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,240 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,882 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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LF53 RZA is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF53 RZA, 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 LF53 RZA registered?

LF53 RZA is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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