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L285 VHP

1994 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,194 mi
Last recorded164,194 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Maverick118,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 VHP
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 164,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 164,193 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,408 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 159,141 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 159,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 153,196 miles

steering box oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 153,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering box oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 142,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 130,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,133 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 117,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 108,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 99,745 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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L285 VHP is a 1994 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L285 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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L285 VHP is a 1994 Ford Maverick, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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