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L281 VHP

1994 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,043 mi
Last recorded149,043 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Maverick118,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 VHP
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 149,043 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight deteoration to suspension mounts

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 16 Jul 2013 147,101 miles

play in steering

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Jun 2011 143,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 139,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 136,118 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 136,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 128,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VHP is a 1994 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 118,123 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 L281 VHP, 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 32 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L281 VHP is a 1994 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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