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TFZ 552

2002 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 552
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front rad support corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

overall corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front radiator support corroded

under side corroded / rear subframe

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,614 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 83,531 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust mounts weak (corroded) x2

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 30 Mar 2023 83,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust mounts weak (corroded) x2

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,985 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 82,984 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded/Holed. Close to Suspension Arm Mounting Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 82,976 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,994 miles

Front Sub-frame surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,994 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame surface corrosion

Front Sub-frame surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre weathered / splitting on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at wheel cylinder connection rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,990 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,159 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,877 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2007 29,877 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Jan 2007 24,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,777 miles

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

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

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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TFZ 552 is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TFZ 552, 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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TFZ 552 is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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