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LJ03 NFT

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,541 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 114,410 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,827 miles

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

Offside outer sill has corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside outer sill has corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,212 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

one segment working centre brake light

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,212 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

one segment working centre brake light

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,965 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

check engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,296 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,747 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge-slight cracks

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge-slight cracks

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,070 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,442 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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LJ03 NFT is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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