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Y531 FVX

2001 Ford Maverick

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Maverick80,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 FVX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 118,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,659 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,868 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 75,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,727 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,836 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,922 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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Y531 FVX is a 2001 Ford Maverick in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 Y531 FVX, 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.

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What year was Y531 FVX registered?

Y531 FVX is a 2001 Ford Maverick, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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