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DAU 171A

1996 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,730 mi
Last recorded151,730 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAU 171A
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,730 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,540 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 151,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,170 miles

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

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

all tyres perished and wearing low

both sills / both chassis / all body mounts / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

front wheel bearings have play

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock bushes perished

steering / suspension has play

Fail 7 Mar 2016 150,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

all tyres perished and wearing low

both sills / both chassis / all body mounts / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

front wheel bearings have play

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock bushes perished

steering / suspension has play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both sills / all chassis / all body mounts / all prescribed areas cororded

brake pipes corroded

rear shock bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 144,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 143,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 141,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 138,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 138,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2008 135,855 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 129,472 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2005 122,620 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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DAU 171A is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 DAU 171A, 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 30 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAU 171A registered?

DAU 171A is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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