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NLZ 4297

2003 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,332 mi
Last recorded156,332 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 4297
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 156,332 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 151,312 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 151,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 149,281 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,243 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 141,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,814 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in moderate movement

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and inner wheel housing. (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension coil springs are corroded.

central prop shaft bearing is deteriorated resulting in free play.

exhaust gases detected in engine bay.

nearside and offside front indicators are faded.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre valve is heavily perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 132,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in moderate movement

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and inner wheel housing. (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension coil springs are corroded.

central prop shaft bearing is deteriorated resulting in free play.

engine oil level level.

exhaust gases detected in engine bay.

nearside and offside front indicators are faded.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre valve is heavily perished.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,814 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight blow rear exhaust union

slight play centre propshaft u/j

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight blow rear exhaust union

slight play centre propshaft u/j

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,659 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 111,659 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 83,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,131 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,174 miles

one of the o\s washer jets blocked.

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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NLZ 4297 is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLZ 4297, 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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NLZ 4297 is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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