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M60 RUT

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,396 mi
Last recorded126,396 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 RUT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 126,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 125,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 125,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2022 121,920 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 116,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,792 miles

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

brake pipes going to rear starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

brake pipes going to rear starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 108,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,316 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

corrosion underside of vehicle

front and rear brake balance poor

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

minor damage to screen

minor exhaust blow between cat and center box joint

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose

oil leak

oil residue around steering box

rear springs rusty

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,823 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Exhaust blow between cat and center box and exhaust joints poor condition

Front brake balance poor

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear springs rusty

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Exhaust blow between cat and center box and exhaust joints poor condition

Front brake balance poor

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear springs rusty

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,848 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty in places

fuel pipes rusty

o/s headlight patern poor

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

steering lock stops are not greased and grind on a full lock

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,747 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipes rusty in places

fuel pipes rusty

o/s headlight patern poor

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f cross member rusted and holed next to the body mount , not seriously weakened at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

steering lock stops are not greased and grind on a full lock

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,863 miles

chip on screen

exhaust in poor condition and starting to blow

rear coil springs rusty

rear tyres perished

slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,915 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,041 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,238 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,365 miles

nearside door mirror has been secured by tape

small holes in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 53,626 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,950 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 45,950 miles

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

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

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

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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M60 RUT is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 106,884 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 M60 RUT, 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 28 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M60 RUT is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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