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M285 EFL

1995 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 EFL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 117,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 115,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2011 115,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,863 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 112,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2009 109,878 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2009 109,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 107,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 104,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 100,072 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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M285 EFL is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M285 EFL, 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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What year was M285 EFL registered?

M285 EFL is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M285 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 EFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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