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SH03 VYU

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,610 mi
Last recorded66,610 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VYU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills soft

rear brakes binding

rear inner valance holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 7 May 2014 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR X MEMBER OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 9 May 2013 56,253 miles

ADVISORY OIL LEAK AT PIPE AT OIL COOLER AT RADIATOR

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 56,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ADVISORY OIL LEAK AT PIPE AT OIL COOLER AT RADIATOR

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 51,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 47,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 47,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,506 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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SH03 VYU is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 VYU, 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 SH03 VYU registered?

SH03 VYU is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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