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R421 FDX

1998 Ford Maverick

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,467 mi
Last recorded120,467 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 FDX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 120,467 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

heavy corrosion on o/s/r under wheel arch

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight blow on exhast system

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in zone A of windscreen

surface rust on all rear metal brake pipes across axle

Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,453 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

heavy corrosion on o/s/r under wheel arch

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight blow on exhast system

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in zone A of windscreen

surface rust on all rear metal brake pipes across axle

Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s/rear axle bump stop missing

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s/front wheel bearings

stone chip in zone "A" of windscreen

syrface rust on metal brake pipe to n/s/rear wheel cylinder

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 113,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil low

o/s/front bump stop missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,929 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 99,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 92,852 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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R421 FDX is a 1998 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R421 FDX, 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 R421 FDX registered?

R421 FDX is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R421 FDX safe to buy?

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