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N488 JRT

1995 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,938 mi
Last recorded16,938 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Maverick116,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 JRT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,938 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 169,536 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 165,432 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 165,430 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 159,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 152,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No Rear Axle Bump Stops

Pass 9 Mar 2009 147,320 miles

All front and rear suspension bump stops missing.

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 147,236 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All front and rear suspension bump stops missing.

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 145,135 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links deteriating

both rear axle bump stops missing

corosion in n/s inner sill panel at rear (not in prescribed area)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 28 Feb 2008 145,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

both front anti roll bar links deteriating

both rear axle bump stops missing

corosion in n/s inner sill panel at rear (not in prescribed area)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 26 Feb 2007 133,423 miles

Both rear and offside front rubber suspension bump stops missing.

Corrosion eating into body around nearside rear seat belt lower mounting point.

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Hole corroded in body behind rear of offside outer sill panel.

Nearside screen washer weak.

Radiator leaking.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded at its joint, will blow soon.

Rubber dust covers on front anti roll bar links split, and offside slightly worn.

Slight binding in nearside front brake.

Fail 17 Feb 2007 133,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Both rears and offside front rubber suspension bump stops missing.

Corrosion eating into body around rear seat belt lower mounting points.

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Hole corroded in body behind rear of offside outer sill panel.

Nearside screen washer weak. †

Radiator leaking.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded at its joint, will blow soon.

Rubber dust covers on front anti roll bar links split, and offside slightly worn.

Slight binding in nearside front brake.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,112 miles

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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N488 JRT is a 1995 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,786 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 N488 JRT, 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 31 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N488 JRT is a 1995 Ford Maverick, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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