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MA53 SXT

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,921 mi
Last recorded125,921 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SXT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,921 miles

all brake pipes corroded

engine and gear box leaking

exhaust corroded

floor and chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

engine and gear box leaking

exhaust corroded

floor and chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,298 miles

all chassis corroded os and ns sill backs corroded

exhaust corroded front brake discs worn outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all chassis corroded os and ns sill backs corroded

exhaust corroded front brake discs worn outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,454 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Jun 2014 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,451 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 110,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,038 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both steering arms have slight movement in joints

Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,038 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both steering arms have slight movement in joints

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,515 miles

Exhaust clamp is corroded and very thin ,in center section

Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,515 miles

Exhaust clamp is corroded and very thin ,in center section

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,160 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,763 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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MA53 SXT 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 61.1%.

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 MA53 SXT, 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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MA53 SXT is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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