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WM51 VUR

2002 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VUR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 127,072 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,454 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2025 124,396 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 121,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,414 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

cover sills

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,946 miles

cover sills

engine pans

tested wet

Fail 8 Jan 2022 116,890 miles

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

cover sills

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat-shield rattles

Pass 12 Jan 2019 109,425 miles

Front exhaust shield is loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,101 miles

Front exhaust shield is loose

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front exhaust shield is loose

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,583 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,857 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,866 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,063 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear drive-shaft oil-seal leaks slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,551 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,621 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,138 miles

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tested in snowy conditions.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,333 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 42,688 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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WM51 VUR is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WM51 VUR, 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 WM51 VUR registered?

WM51 VUR is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is WM51 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 VUR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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