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SY53 VMJ

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,225 miles

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

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

Sills corroded behinds plastic covers but not exessive.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 79,225 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Sills corroded behinds plastic covers but not exessive.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,560 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,835 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY53 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY53 VMJ, 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 SY53 VMJ registered?

SY53 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SY53 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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