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RG53 EOL

2003 Ford Maverick

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,162 mi
Last recorded141,162 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EOL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 141,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 132,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2016 132,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 125,426 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

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

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

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

center prop shaft missing

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 123,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 123,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,470 miles

Both front indicaters started to fade

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,351 miles

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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RG53 EOL is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RG53 EOL, 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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What year was RG53 EOL registered?

RG53 EOL is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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