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R65 AKU

1998 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,678 mi
Last recorded179,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 AKU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 179,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SIDE & REAR MOUNTINGS (EXTENSIVE CORROSION) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SIDE & REAR MOUNTINGS (EXTENSIVE CORROSION) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL , EXTENSIVE CORROSION.

Oil leak ()

REAR FLOOR & N/S/FRONT INNER WING HAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION

slight play in n/s & o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2015 168,308 miles

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

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

The vehicle underside is showing signs of corrosion on chassis and other body parts. ie: the inner wings in engine bay both sides.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 147,149 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2014 147,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2013 134,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 134,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 123,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 123,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 115,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,732 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 87,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 86,885 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 86,885 miles

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

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

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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R65 AKU is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R65 AKU, 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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R65 AKU is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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