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M490 HVC

1995 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

183,807 mi
Last recorded183,807 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 HVC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 183,807 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 183,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroded in various places

hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch

hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 5 Mar 2015 178,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 178,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general chassis corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2014 173,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 166,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 166,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 163,328 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 163,328 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 157,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 157,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 152,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,048 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 131,072 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 131,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 123,018 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 123,018 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 114,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 114,668 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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M490 HVC is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M490 HVC, 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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M490 HVC is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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