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VA02 BYT

2002 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,048 mi
Last recorded141,048 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 BYT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,048 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2013 141,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 130,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 130,069 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)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 118,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,780 miles

Near-side front and off-side tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 83,780 miles

Near-side front and off-side tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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VA02 BYT is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA02 BYT, 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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What year was VA02 BYT registered?

VA02 BYT is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is VA02 BYT safe to buy?

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