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N318 GSX

1996 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,832 mi
Last recorded100,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 GSX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,832 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,832 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 88,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 88,817 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front fuel lines starting to corrode

Offside front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2005 80,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 80,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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N318 GSX is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N318 GSX, 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 N318 GSX registered?

N318 GSX is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N318 GSX safe to buy?

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