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WX53 LUE

2003 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,941 mi
Last recorded159,941 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LUE
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 159,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 159,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 141,783 miles

Boot door contain minor rust

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underbody

front brake flexis starting to crack

n/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underbody

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

front brake flexis starting to crack

n/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 113,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 75,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,399 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 57,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WX53 LUE is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WX53 LUE, 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 WX53 LUE registered?

WX53 LUE is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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