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R293 DHK

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 DHK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 112,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 110,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear compensator valve slightly corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 109,479 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear compensator valve slightly corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,620 miles

clutch pipe leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,620 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,274 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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R293 DHK is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R293 DHK, 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 R293 DHK registered?

R293 DHK is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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