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NU03 LFT

2003 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,262 mi
Last recorded133,262 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LFT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 133,262 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,750 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,141 miles

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

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

offside front fog light broken

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,270 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on min

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,324 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,324 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,658 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,476 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,782 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 31,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,097 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 22,096 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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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NU03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NU03 LFT, 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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NU03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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