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N285 KWY

1996 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 KWY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills/inner sills rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2014 125,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills/inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,361 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 101,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,492 miles

n/s/f inner arch corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear inner arches corroded by seat belt mounts

steering box area damp

Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,117 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,586 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 88,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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N285 KWY is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 N285 KWY, 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 30 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N285 KWY registered?

N285 KWY is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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