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R152 SWR

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 SWR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,806 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion on n/s front inner sill

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,284 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre box to chassis (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes heavily greased

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion on n/s front inner sill

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,798 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,306 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,963 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tail pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,429 miles

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

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,930 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

flexy hose to clutch slave leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,470 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 51,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R152 SWR is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R152 SWR, 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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R152 SWR is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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