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M178 OVS

1995 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,368 mi
Last recorded291,368 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 OVS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 291,368 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 291,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 281,416 miles

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 24 Nov 2011 281,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 9 Dec 2010 267,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 267,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 254,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 254,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 239,049 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 239,047 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Dec 2007 222,837 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 222,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 201,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 183,173 miles

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

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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M178 OVS is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,786 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 M178 OVS, 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 31 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M178 OVS is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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