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N448 GEV

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 GEV
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,509 miles

long travel on hand brake

rear tyres on limit

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R bump stop missing.

Rear exhaust box tail pipe mounting fatigued.

Rear lap belt not buckling up. Car meets requirement with the two 3 point inertia belts.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch & offside rear body work

Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,276 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch & offside rear body work

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 95,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,256 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,864 miles

front anti roll bar links slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2005 75,864 miles

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

front anti roll bar links slight play

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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N448 GEV is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N448 GEV, 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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N448 GEV is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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