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VE52 PJU

2003 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,991 mi
Last recorded120,991 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PJU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,426 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bump stop broken due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,493 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,970 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 69,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,751 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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VE52 PJU is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE52 PJU, 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 VE52 PJU registered?

VE52 PJU is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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