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MV03 TUW

2003 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 TUW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 124,196 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,132 miles

whole vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,117 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,992 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended radius arm front (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm front (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended radius arm front (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm front (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres are cracked

rear number plate has bubbles in the laminate

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,689 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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MV03 TUW is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV03 TUW, 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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MV03 TUW is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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