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NA53 VGN

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,607 mi
Last recorded158,607 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VGN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 155,054 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 149,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 149,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,223 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,558 miles

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 123,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 113,042 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,060 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 108,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,597 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,710 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm in areas

Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,704 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm in areas

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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NA53 VGN is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NA53 VGN, 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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NA53 VGN is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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