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M496 WTW

1995 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 WTW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 103,100 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 94,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 94,663 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe fouling chassis

rear brake pipes at load sensing valve unions corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,548 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,548 miles

both front wiper blades split

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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M496 WTW is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 M496 WTW, 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 M496 WTW registered?

M496 WTW is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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