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VA02 XAX

2002 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 XAX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 126,015 miles

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

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 119,422 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes are corroded but not seriously weakened

front cross member is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 119,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes are corroded but not seriously weakened

front cross member is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,559 miles

Anti-freeze level below minimum

Both rear tyres are perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,967 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 101,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,378 miles

Coolant leak

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

anti-freeze level below minimum

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,566 miles

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,354 miles

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,758 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,481 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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VA02 XAX is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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