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R655 JTW

1998 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

141,210 mi
Last recorded141,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 JTW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 141,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 140,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,514 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,222 miles

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,564 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 48,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,164 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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R655 JTW is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R655 JTW, 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 R655 JTW registered?

R655 JTW is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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