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VK03 VHU

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,343 mi
Last recorded161,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VHU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 161,343 miles

Both rear tyres moderately worn

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 141,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,662 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Rear brake hoses moderately perished

Slight play/wear in offside inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 9 Apr 2014

Exhaust corroded in several places but not blowing at present

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside front tyre worn.

Small chips in offside scrren.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,033 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,423 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,147 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,746 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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VK03 VHU is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHU, 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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VK03 VHU is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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