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R405 JHJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 159,352 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 158,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 142,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 141,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Jul 2005 126,205 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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R405 JHJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R405 JHJ, 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 R405 JHJ registered?

R405 JHJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R405 JHJ safe to buy?

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