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N449 DMK

1996 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 DMK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 166,990 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rear exhaust support perrished and split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 163,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

headlights taped/converted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 158,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

off side rear light lens taped up

slight leak steering box area

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2011 158,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

off side rear light lens taped up

slight leak steering box area

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 150,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 141,478 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Evidence of a coolant leak at the radiator

Fluid leak at the power steering box

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear position lamp dim

Nearside rear position lamp lens cracked, but not exposing any white light

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil weep at the engine rocker cover

Oil weep at the gearbox

Oil weep at the rear of the alternator

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2009 141,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Brake fluid dirty

Evidence of a coolant leak at the radiator

Fluid leak at the power steering box

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear position lamp dim

Nearside rear position lamp lens cracked, but not exposing any white light

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil weep at the engine rocker cover

Oil weep at the gearbox

Oil weep at the rear of the alternator

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2008 133,557 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 133,557 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 127,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 108,071 miles

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

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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N449 DMK is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N449 DMK, 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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N449 DMK is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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