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R710 GFM

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,229 mi
Last recorded186,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 GFM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 186,229 miles

N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2017 186,229 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2016 182,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 174,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 161,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 153,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 153,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 149,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 143,077 miles

distortion in front brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2010 143,072 miles

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

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

distortion in front brake discs

o/s/f brake hose has been fouling suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,681 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

o/s/f brake hose just catching lower arm

wipers splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 125,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,762 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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R710 GFM is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R710 GFM, 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 R710 GFM registered?

R710 GFM is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R710 GFM safe to buy?

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