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RK53 YOC

2003 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,709 mi
Last recorded165,709 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 YOC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 165,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 165,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 136,280 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,109 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,109 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 92,499 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,833 miles

(4.1.D.1)The front tyres outer shoulders are wearing close to the legal limit, the indications are that the steering alignment may require inspection

(4.1D.1)nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers "one of two" is inoperative, the remainder does not provide enough liquid

Fail 3 Oct 2007 81,833 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

(4.1.D.1)The front tyres outer shoulders are wearing close to the legal limit, the indications are that the steering alignment may require inspection

(4.1D.1)nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers "one of two" is inoperative, the remainder does not provide enough liquid

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,309 miles

Child seat present.Brake fluid level overfilled

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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RK53 YOC is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK53 YOC, 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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RK53 YOC is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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