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P918 FAJ

1996 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 166,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,847 miles

front and rear suspension areas corroded.

rear boot sill corroded,rear wiper and spare tyre soft,o/s wiper spindle worn,o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f tyre,o/s/f and rear bump stops missing,all body mounting areas corroded,

seatbelt mounting areas corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 156,847 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear suspension areas corroded.

rear boot sill corroded,rear wiper and spare tyre soft,o/s wiper spindle worn,o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f tyre,o/s/f and rear bump stops missing,all body mounting areas corroded,

seatbelt mounting areas corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 139,639 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear floor pan area corroded

steering wheel grip / front cross member corroded / o/s and n/s sills / rear bump stops missing /

Fail 13 Aug 2009 139,614 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear floor pan area corroded

steering wheel grip / front cross member corroded / o/s and n/s sills / rear bump stops missing /

Pass 3 Sep 2008 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 93,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 74,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 74,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P918 FAJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Black 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 P918 FAJ, 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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What year was P918 FAJ registered?

P918 FAJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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