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R565 JAF

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,826 mi
Last recorded111,826 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JAF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,826 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 111,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 105,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,464 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2011 97,497 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,499 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor

both front brake discs poor

both front upper inner arm bushes poor

chassi corroded

front number plate damaged

off side front seat belt fluffing

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

suspesion soft

Fail 28 Apr 2010 91,499 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor

both front brake discs poor

both front upper inner arm bushes poor

chassi corroded

front number plate damaged

off side front seat belt fluffing

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

suspesion soft

Pass 1 May 2009 85,794 miles

clutch pipe leaking

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

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

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

both front brake caliper corroded

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

both front outer cv boots perishing

both front tyres perishing and worn unevenly and getting low

both rear brake pipes slighty corroded (rear axle)

chassi corroded

front number plate damaged

miss fire from engine under load

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake caliper corroded

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

both front outer cv boots perishing

both front tyres perishing and worn unevenly and getting low

both rear brake pipes slighty corroded (rear axle)

chassi corroded

front number plate damaged

miss fire from engine under load

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 2 May 2008 79,949 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,838 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,838 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and centre rear flexly hoses perishing

play in both front hubs

play in steering assembly

slight scraping noise from near side front hub assembly

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,173 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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R565 JAF is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R565 JAF, 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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R565 JAF is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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