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RN53 SWJ

2004 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,148 mi
Last recorded124,148 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Maverick68,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,148 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

strong smell of fuel from engine bay, no evidence of leaks at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2012 124,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 116,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 7 Feb 2008 103,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 94,967 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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RN53 SWJ is a 2004 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 68,084 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 RN53 SWJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN53 SWJ registered?

RN53 SWJ is a 2004 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is RN53 SWJ safe to buy?

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