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M501 VRO

1995 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 VRO
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,278 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 107,643 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,861 miles

front bull bars corroding at base

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,792 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 79,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 79,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,826 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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M501 VRO is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M501 VRO, 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 M501 VRO registered?

M501 VRO is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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