At a Glance
The Ford Maverick has 50 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk1 (1993-1999) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 132K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Ford Maverick common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Ford Maverick generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ford Maverick MOT Failures
Every reason Ford Maverick vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 9.24% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.15% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 7.08% |
| 4 | Exhaust system fault | 6.17% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.01% |
| 6 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.59% |
| 7 | Track rod end worn | 4.59% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.49% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 4.35% |
| 10 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.97% |
| 11 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 3.37% |
| 12 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.33% |
| 13 | Driveshaft fault | 2.68% |
| 14 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.17% |
| 15 | Tyre condition | 2.12% |
| 16 | Stop lamp not working | 2.10% |
| 17 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.98% |
| 18 | Windscreen washer not working | 1.66% |
| 19 | Parking brake condition | 1.36% |
| 20 | Chassis condition | 1.33% |
| 21 | Front suspension fault | 1.14% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.95% |
| 23 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.84% |
| 24 | Rear lamp not working | 0.84% |
| 25 | Fog lamp not working | 0.70% |
| 26 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.65% |
| 27 | Position lamp not working | 0.64% |
| 28 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.64% |
| 29 | Indicator fault | 0.64% |
| 30 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.56% |
| 31 | Airbag warning light on | 0.56% |
| 32 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.54% |
| 33 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.54% |
| 34 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.53% |
| 35 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.49% |
| 36 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.49% |
| 37 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.44% |
| 38 | Seat belt condition | 0.42% |
| 39 | Headlamp fault | 0.39% |
| 40 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.37% |
| 41 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.37% |
| 42 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.33% |
| 43 | ABS fault | 0.33% |
| 44 | Steering arm worn | 0.25% |
| 45 | Electrical switch fault | 0.25% |
| 46 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.25% |
| 47 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.23% |
| 48 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 49 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.23% |
| 50 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.22% |
| 51 | Drag link end worn | 0.21% |
| 52 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 53 | Steering rack fault | 0.20% |
| 54 | Steering free play excessive | 0.20% |
| 55 | Horn not working | 0.17% |
| 56 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.17% |
| 57 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.17% |
| 58 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.12% |
| 59 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.12% |
| 60 | Brake pedal fault | 0.12% |
| 61 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.11% |
| 62 | Steering lock fault | 0.10% |
| 63 | Steering operation fault | 0.10% |
| 64 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.08% |
| 65 | Brake fluid leak | 0.08% |
| 66 | Towbar fault | 0.08% |
| 67 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 68 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 69 | Power steering pump fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.07% |
| 71 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.07% |
| 72 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.06% |
| 73 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 74 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.06% |
| 75 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Rear suspension fault | 0.06% |
| 77 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 78 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 79 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.05% |
| 81 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.05% |
| 82 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 83 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 84 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.04% |
| 85 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 86 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.04% |
| 87 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 88 | Brake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 90 | Engine oil leak | 0.03% |
| 91 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 92 | Driver airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Steering drive system fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 95 | Steering box fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.02% |
| 99 | Power steering ram fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 101 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 104 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 105 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 108 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Torque or reaction arm worn | 0.01% |
| 116 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 117 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 123 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 124 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 128 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 129 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 142 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 145 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 146 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 147 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 150 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 155 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 156 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 165 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 168 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 170 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 170 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ford Maverick MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ford Maverick, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
Based on analysis of 132K Ford Maverick MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 50 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension linkage pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Ford Maverick generation has the most problems?
The Ford Maverick Mk1 (1993-1999) (1993–1999) has the highest number of identified common problems (67). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Ford Maverick?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Ford Maverick owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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