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RA03 XXJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,363 mi
Last recorded189,363 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 189,363 miles

Both rear suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

EML illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Movement in anti-roll bar links and anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside inner track rod. ATT SOON

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Temp repair to exhaust. ATT SOON

Fail 13 Apr 2017 189,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

EML illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Movement in anti-roll bar links and anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside inner track rod. ATT SOON

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Temp repair to exhaust. ATT SOON

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,574 miles

Exhaust corroded

Item removed prior to test

Movement in front anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside steering rack

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension spring and rear sub-frame mounting areas corroded. (Chassis)

Sills covered

Fail 9 Apr 2016 180,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant level and oil levels low. Topped up as necessary

Exhaust corroded

Item removed prior to test

Movement in front anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside steering rack

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension spring and rear sub-frame mounting areas corroded. (Chassis)

Sills covered

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 169,336 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished (Att soon)

EML lamp illuminated and engine has slight miss?

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Inner sills corroded

Movement in both side front inner track rods/steering rack joints (Att soon)

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism knotchy

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame and chassis corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 169,336 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexible brake hoses perished (Att soon)

EML lamp illuminated and engine has slight miss?

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Inner sills corroded

Movement in both side front inner track rods/steering rack joints (Att soon)

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism knotchy

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame and chassis corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 167,218 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

both inner sills corroded

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 167,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

both inner sills corroded

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 156,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 156,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 135,679 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing low on edges

both rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

slight movement in offside rear wheelbearing?

Fail 17 Apr 2012 135,679 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing low on edges

both rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

slight movement in offside rear wheelbearing?

Pass 11 Apr 2011 114,447 miles

centre exhaust corroded and starting to blow

puncture repair to offside rear tyre tread

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,995 miles

all exhaust mount brackets badly corroded

brake fluid level on min mark

dampness around brake servo

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,954 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,842 miles

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

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

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 19 Apr 2006 33,894 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

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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RA03 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RA03 XXJ, 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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RA03 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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