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R48 GVX

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 GVX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,849 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in front steering

Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,827 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in front steering

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,831 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp stays on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn

near side mirrow glass broken

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,425 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side mirror glass broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,425 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

near side mirror glass broken.

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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R48 GVX is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R48 GVX, 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 R48 GVX registered?

R48 GVX is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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