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R105 WAM

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,894 mi
Last recorded169,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 WAM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 169,894 miles

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)

light corrosion on brake pipe from load compensator valve to flexible hose

nsf wiper broken but clearing ok

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seat belts not check due to load

Pass 16 May 2014 162,920 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 162,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 154,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 153,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 145,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 137,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 129,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 120,877 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2008 115,155 miles

UNABLE TO MAKE FULL INSPECTION OF REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO DOG HAIRS.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,928 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 109,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 106,939 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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R105 WAM is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 106,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R105 WAM, 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 28 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R105 WAM registered?

R105 WAM is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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