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R452 DMX

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,407 mi
Last recorded152,407 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 DMX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,407 miles

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

no rear seats, oil low

Fail 20 Apr 2016 152,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

no rear seats, oil low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,571 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 143,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil low.rear springs rusting.exhaust shield adrift.osf shock absorber bush worn.osf brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,630 miles

oil at min.brake pipes on rear axle and chassis all very rusty.rust on inner silss and underside.exhaust rather rusty.rear inner arches rusting.(all may req attn soon).

Pass 9 May 2013 131,915 miles

exhaust brackets rusting, brake pipes to rear rusting, inner wheel arches rusting (attention required soon), n/s/f wheel bearing requires attention soon.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 131,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust brackets rusting, brake pipes at rear rusting, inner rear arches rusting (attention required soon0, n/s/f wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,106 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 125,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rusting, attention required soon. Brake pipes at rear rusting, attention required soon. Front brake pads 3/4 worn, suspension components rusting, headlamp beam patterns scattered, drivers seat belt frayed.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 118,232 miles

brake pipes rusty, exhaust blow

Fail 25 Jan 2011 118,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes rusty, exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 111,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust blowing, underside covered

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 104,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

screen cracked outside of wiper area, n/s/f torsion bar rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 100,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 90,325 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 90,325 miles

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

osf roll bar link broken.both front tryes worn near to min limit.front pads pads appear worn near to min limit.engine oil below min limit.

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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R452 DMX is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R452 DMX, 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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R452 DMX is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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