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MJ02 VFH

2002 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,708 mi
Last recorded170,708 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 VFH
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 170,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 170,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 170,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 163,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 163,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 155,435 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 140,205 miles

Both front spot lights brocked

Fail 17 Jun 2011 140,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front spot lights brocked

Pass 27 May 2010 129,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 129,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

metal water pipe leeking from bottom of engin

Pass 28 May 2009 106,279 miles

offside rear door not opening

Pass 12 May 2008 87,462 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both Front Fog Lamp's Broken & Not Working

Catalyst/Downpipe heat Shield Broken

Pass 3 May 2007 60,311 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 60,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 40,923 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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MJ02 VFH is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MJ02 VFH, 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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MJ02 VFH is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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