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VK03 WKH

2003 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm wearing unevenly on inner edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm wearing unevenly on inner edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle is very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust is very rusty, joints and hangers

plastic door sill covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,836 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 103,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,750 miles

both rear bump stops detatched due to corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,750 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops detatched due to corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 86,948 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 51,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,291 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

near side front tyre tread worn uneven with deep splits.

near side rear tyre tread is worn uneven/perished with deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread worn uneven and is perished.

Fail 8 May 2007 45,291 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

near side front tyre tread worn uneven with deep splits.

near side rear tyre tread is worn uneven/perished with deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread worn uneven and is perished.

Pass 4 May 2006 38,753 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 WKH is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK03 WKH, 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 WKH is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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