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VK03 FXG

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 FXG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,101 miles

front and rear hangers for exhaust system broken

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 4 Dec 2015 144,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear hangers for exhaust system broken

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 8 Dec 2014 137,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f abs ring incompleat

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r abs ring incompleate

Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 718,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,495 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 57,495 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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VK03 FXG is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VK03 FXG, 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 VK03 FXG registered?

VK03 FXG is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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