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VA02 SZC

2002 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,580 mi
Last recorded87,580 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SZC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 84,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded over 70 per cent

Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above machine (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus side wall cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded over 70 per cent

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,109 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

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

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,970 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,221 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,054 miles

rear wash inop

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,290 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,329 miles

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

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 SZC is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SZC, 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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VA02 SZC is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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