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R554 LWY

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 LWY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,664 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 109,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 108,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 107,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 105,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 101,884 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R554 LWY is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R554 LWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R554 LWY registered?

R554 LWY is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R554 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 LWY shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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