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M518 VMM

1995 Ford Maverick

Gold Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,681 mi
Last recorded177,681 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 VMM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 177,681 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 177,498 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 177,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 176,129 miles

offside front sidelamp dim/ o/s/f tyre, 2mm, wipers and washers poor cleanin screen/ fuel pipe corroson/ slight play in stering system,

Fail 28 Feb 2011 176,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

offside front sidelamp dim/ o/s/f tyre, 2mm, wipers and washers poor cleanin screen/ fuel pipe corroson/ slight play in stering system,

Pass 24 Feb 2010 167,309 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 167,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 160,729 miles

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

rear inner wheel archs showing corrosion but would not go through

Pass 17 Mar 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 148,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 141,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 141,115 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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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M518 VMM is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Gold with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M518 VMM, 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 M518 VMM registered?

M518 VMM is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M518 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 VMM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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