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EU02 VLW

2002 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,083 mi
Last recorded157,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 VLW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 157,083 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 144,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 140,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside covers fitted to outer sill

Offside covers fitted to outer sill

Fail 18 Apr 2023 140,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside covers fitted to outer sill

Offside covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,975 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 125,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering rack arm inner joints excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,175 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded/pitted

Centre and rear exhaust system support brackets badly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,810 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Travel at handbrake

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,798 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has slight rattle

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front and rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,570 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,476 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,624 miles

front wiper blades split

offside front abs sensor ring damaged (abs light not on)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,147 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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EU02 VLW is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU02 VLW, 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 24 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU02 VLW is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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