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N358 GAR

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,325 mi
Last recorded150,325 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 GAR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 150,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 142,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 133,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 127,765 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 127,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 122,087 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 116,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 116,163 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 112,017 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body mount areas corroding but not excessive at time of test

when car was driven on brake test there was a noise on full lock

Fail 18 Jan 2006 112,103 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front ,mid front and rear body mount starting to corrode

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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N358 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N358 GAR, 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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N358 GAR is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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