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MV03 TVZ

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,764 mi
Last recorded105,764 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs. car has been standing

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,123 miles

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

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,095 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,702 miles

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,585 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,438 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,821 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 50,821 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TVZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV03 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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