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M489 VMK

1995 Ford Maverick

Gold Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,800 mi
Last recorded102,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 VMK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,078 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,078 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 82,163 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 55,158 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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M489 VMK is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Gold with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M489 VMK, 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 M489 VMK registered?

M489 VMK is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M489 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 VMK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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