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R42 BLA

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 BLA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,732 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 63,562 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,919 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,504 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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R42 BLA is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R42 BLA, 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 R42 BLA registered?

R42 BLA is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R42 BLA safe to buy?

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