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K297 OGF

1993 Ford Maverick

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Maverick118,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 OGF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,976 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,185 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r cover sills

Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r cover sills

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 117,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,538 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,538 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 99,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,395 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 97,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake binding slightley

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,979 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 96,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K297 OGF is a 1993 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 118,441 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 K297 OGF, 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 33 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K297 OGF is a 1993 Ford Maverick, first registered on 13 July 1993.

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