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M498 YLV

1995 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 YLV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

all four wheel arches covered in tape no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion at both front body mountings and body mounting behind o/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2021 86,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

all four wheel arches covered in tape no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion at both front body mountings and body mounting behind o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,562 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion to n/s front of front body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

no rear seat belts or seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion to n/s front of front body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 wheel arches covered in tape

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 wheel arches covered in tape

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 67,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,126 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member to chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,017 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,989 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,479 miles

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,479 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,437 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

L/H side step slightly insecure

rear diff locked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,360 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,131 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,070 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,070 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre has age cracks on sidewall † (not cracked to cords)

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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M498 YLV is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M498 YLV, 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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M498 YLV is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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