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M521 YVX

1995 Ford Maverick

Gold Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

183,761 mi
Last recorded183,761 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 YVX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 183,761 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear seats not being used

rear service brake weak

Pass 12 Nov 2024 183,511 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and poor track end boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and poor drag link end boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear seats not being used

Pass 1 Nov 2023 183,029 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 182,898 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 182,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 182,525 miles

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

oil leak

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2020 182,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2019 182,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 182,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 179,421 miles

All steering components have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 179,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All steering components have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 166,354 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 166,354 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 152,220 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in steering detected at wheel

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Nov 2016 152,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp reflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in steering detected at wheel

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2015 147,112 miles

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

center ex mount broken

child seat fitted nearside front

Fail 3 Dec 2015 147,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern/dim (1.8.A.1b)

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

center ex mount broken

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 17 Dec 2014 144,957 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 144,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn out inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 141,975 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2013 141,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,434 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 137,434 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 134,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes and hoses rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 132,679 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlight poor beam pattern

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering joints

steering box damp

Pass 1 Nov 2008 125,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 123,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 121,149 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 121,149 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 118,005 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

general/extensive corrosion to underside

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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M521 YVX is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Gold with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,786 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 M521 YVX, 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 31 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M521 YVX is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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