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VK53 OSC

2003 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 OSC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 77,548 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired suspension arm mount broken away /corroded away on body ***DANGEROUS (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch area to where rear suspension arm mounts marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front track rod end split pin missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

vehicle has heavy corrosion under most of underside, some places look like fibre glass repairs to inner sills, no holes & feels strong

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure.

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Oil leak rear diff drive shaft oil seal

Fail 19 Apr 2023 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Oil leak rear diff drive shaft oil seal

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,984 miles

General corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner DRIVE SHAFT HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 31 Oct 2019 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner DRIVE SHAFT HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,015 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,015 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,166 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear seat belt starting to go weak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,079 miles

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

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

slightly oil leak around sump

Fail 7 Jun 2013 47,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

slightly oil leak around sump

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,056 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 13 May 2010 40,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2010 40,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,848 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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VK53 OSC is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 OSC, 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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VK53 OSC is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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