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YB03 AEL

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 AEL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator caused stop lamp to flash (1.2.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,090 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator caused stop lamp to flash (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,052 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,501 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,501 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,126 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,909 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,041 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,089 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,089 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,444 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 26,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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YB03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YB03 AEL, 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 YB03 AEL registered?

YB03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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