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L242 DKR

1993 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Maverick118,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 DKR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,272 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,209 miles

major oil leak from oil filter

Fail 16 Nov 2015 116,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

major oil leak from oil filter

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,942 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear shocks absorbers advise

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,356 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside advise

Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,355 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside advise

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,768 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,705 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,993 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 96,993 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,119 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,109 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L242 DKR is a 1993 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L242 DKR, 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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What year was L242 DKR registered?

L242 DKR is a 1993 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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