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M550 VHG

1995 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 VHG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 106,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,577 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outter sills corroded but not with 30cm off body mts/chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 98,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,399 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,636 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,690 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 85,683 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,814 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 81,793 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,183 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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M550 VHG is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M550 VHG, 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 M550 VHG registered?

M550 VHG is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M550 VHG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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