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YH03 ESA

2003 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,445 mi
Last recorded63,445 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 ESA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 63,445 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,759 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 57,846 miles

Central Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,355 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,652 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,652 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 47,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,845 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,626 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres beggining to crack on outer walls

brake fluid resovoir cap has light misting of fluid

nearside rear inner face of brake disc corroded

offside rear inner face of brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,626 miles

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

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

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

all tyres beggining to crack on outer walls

brake fluid resovoir cap has light misting of fluid

nearside rear inner face of brake disc corroded

offside rear inner face of brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,770 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,200 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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YH03 ESA is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YH03 ESA, 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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YH03 ESA is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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