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R717 HMW

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 HMW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 154,653 miles

Fuel pipes front to rear have corrosion.

Near side front drive shaft is not present.

an under bonet brake bias valve fitted.

front registration plate has some damage present.

front suspension arm, rear pivot mounting bush is degrading on both near side and offside suspension arms.

metal brake pipes crossing rear axle have some corrosion present. requires cleaning and wax oiling to protect.

near side front suspension torsion bar is running very close to the near side front suspension arm rear bush.

near side front wheel bearing has fractional play present.

off side front wheel bearing has some play present.

off side rear tyre tread wear near legal limit. off side front tyre tread wear near legal limit.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 154,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipes front to rear have corrosion.

Near side front drive shaft is not present.

an under bonet brake bias valve fitted.

front registration plate has some damage present.

front suspension arm, rear pivot mounting bush is degrading on both near side and offside suspension arms.

metal brake pipes crossing rear axle have some corrosion present. requires cleaning and wax oiling to protect.

near side front suspension torsion bar is running very close to the near side front suspension arm rear bush.

near side front wheel bearing has fractional play present.

off side front wheel bearing has some play present.

off side rear tyre tread wear near legal limit. off side front tyre tread wear near legal limit.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,577 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 127,577 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Air bag warning light on

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 109,078 miles

The rear anti roll bar is not fitted.

exhaust rear box has a repair & the hanger is in poor condition.

rear & front metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,600 miles

Both rear roll bar links have play present.

engine manifold and breathing system seam noisier than standard.

offside outer sill has some corrosion present.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,381 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 83,752 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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R717 HMW is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R717 HMW, 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 R717 HMW registered?

R717 HMW is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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