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LJ03 FFY

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FFY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + front crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,437 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength +inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear body damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear body damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,114 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,036 miles

Damage to nearside rear bodywork

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,036 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Damage to nearside rear bodywork

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,063 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,962 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,119 miles

Nearside rear quater pannel damaged.

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,645 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,911 miles

Coolant leak

O/S/R starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,525 miles

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

cut in the offside rear tyre tread, tyre ok

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on the outer edges

nearside front toothed ABS ring cracked

offside front toothed ABS ring cracked

offside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall and across the tread

Fail 24 Jun 2010 37,525 miles

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

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

cut in the offside rear tyre tread, tyre ok

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on the outer edges

nearside front toothed ABS ring cracked

offside front toothed ABS ring cracked

offside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall and across the tread

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,705 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlamp aim not checked due to n/s/f headlamp conition of operation

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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LJ03 FFY is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ03 FFY, 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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LJ03 FFY is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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