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VE51 MHM

2002 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,480 mi
Last recorded170,480 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 MHM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 170,480 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 170,475 miles

Central Rear Upper Boot lid component insecure Window insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Upper securing point missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 164,259 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 157,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear chassis

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 157,948 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear chassis

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,504 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,284 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,877 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,222 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 105,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant low

Corrosion in Front Discs

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

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

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

advise hand brake travel

n/s rear tubeless valve cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,474 miles

nearside and offside front disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2010 92,474 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,562 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,021 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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VE51 MHM is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE51 MHM, 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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VE51 MHM is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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