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SB03 YMC

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 YMC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,759 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,364 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,709 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 108,708 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,012 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 104,011 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 100,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,603 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,603 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front steering rack tie rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,625 miles

off side front steering rack tie rod end has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,518 miles

near side front wiper blade clip missing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,218 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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SB03 YMC is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB03 YMC, 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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SB03 YMC is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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