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MD03 XRV

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,835 mi
Last recorded144,835 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XRV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 144,835 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Seam Sealer and Heavy Under seal around inner wheel arches and tow bar mountings obscuring some repaired sections

Trim Covers Fitted over outer sills

Fail 4 Mar 2020 141,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill into Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill into Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Trim Covers Fitted over outer sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,259 miles

Front and rear subframes corroding

O/s and n/s rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,259 miles

Front and rear subframes corroding

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/s and n/s rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

front & rear exhaust mounts corroding.

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

uneven tyre tread wear on n/s/rear

Fail 18 Jan 2018 128,654 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

front & rear exhaust mounts corroding.

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

uneven tyre tread wear on n/s/rear

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,015 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,318 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,645 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 31,603 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 25,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,862 miles

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

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

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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MD03 XRV is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD03 XRV, 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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MD03 XRV is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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