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YL51 GZU

2002 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Maverick77,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 GZU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 140,093 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Fail 20 May 2015 140,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 134,051 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 126,433 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 126,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 120,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 119,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,759 miles

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)

n/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

n/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,165 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,834 miles

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

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

anti roll bar links are cause of knocking at front of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt stalk missing outer casing

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,159 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 63,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat belt outside casing missing.

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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YL51 GZU is a 2002 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YL51 GZU, 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 YL51 GZU registered?

YL51 GZU is a 2002 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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