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N589 HFM

1996 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 HFM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 82,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 19 May 2008 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 17 May 2007 784,479 miles

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 77,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

baffles loose in middle box

surface rust on chassis legs

surface rust on front wishbones

Pass 12 May 2006 71,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 71,849 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake hose ferrules corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lots of surface corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak from gearbox area

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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N589 HFM is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N589 HFM, 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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N589 HFM is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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