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R743 WAK

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,793 mi
Last recorded156,793 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 WAK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 156,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 156,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 150,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 150,830 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 144,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 139,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 135,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 131,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 131,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 90,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 115,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 115,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R743 WAK is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R743 WAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R743 WAK registered?

R743 WAK is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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