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RD51 YGX

2001 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Maverick80,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YGX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 115,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold a steady rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and holed inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,654 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,662 miles

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

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,055 miles

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

Rear DIFF OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Dec 2022 108,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,933 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,873 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,698 miles

child seat fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 91,698 miles

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 88,886 miles

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

play on o/s/f inner rack arm joint

Fail 11 Dec 2014 88,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

play on o/s/f inner rack arm joint

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,539 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,539 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,927 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,734 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,684 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust gas leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,259 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in tyre causing tyre to deflate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 47,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,446 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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RD51 YGX is a 2001 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 80,841 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 RD51 YGX, 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 25 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RD51 YGX is a 2001 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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