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VU51 ZYW

2001 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,354 mi
Last recorded107,354 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Maverick80,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,354 miles

both front wishbone bushes split

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 14 May 2016 82,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,246 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2014 78,246 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2013 74,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perishing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 May 2013 74,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perishing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,029 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,528 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,892 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,396 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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VU51 ZYW is a 2001 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 80,841 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 VU51 ZYW, 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 25 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 ZYW registered?

VU51 ZYW is a 2001 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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