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R445 GGN

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 GGN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 192,500 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside rear seatbelt missing.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 169,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 169,218 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,720 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 148,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 133,997 miles

brake fluid warning light permanently on( fluid sensor u/s in reservoir)

brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

front pads 2/3 worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

oil leak from oil filter/turbo return pipe

Fail 12 Nov 2008 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

brake fluid warning light permanently on( fluid sensor u/s in reservoir)

brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

front pads 2/3 worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

oil leak from oil filter/turbo return pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,382 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 108,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 85,010 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 85,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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R445 GGN is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R445 GGN, 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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R445 GGN is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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