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L281 MJS

1993 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Maverick118,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 MJS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 159,322 miles

advisory list as test 891075097004

Fail 5 Apr 2007 159,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion at servo aera

hand brake could be better

n/s rear susp bump stop is broken

suspension at front is low

wings and wheel arches very badly corroded sharp edges are to follow!!Q!

Fail 22 Mar 2006 154,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 154,259 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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L281 MJS is a 1993 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L281 MJS, 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 L281 MJS registered?

L281 MJS is a 1993 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L281 MJS safe to buy?

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