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R751 GFM

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,424 mi
Last recorded113,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 GFM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,424 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear handbrake effort low,but could benefit from adjustment before next mot

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

bulkhead and inner wings holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

chassis corroded but not excessive

permissible wear in steering joint

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion covered with tape (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

fuel pipes excessively corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f wing repaired with tape

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,942 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 75,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R751 GFM 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 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 R751 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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R751 GFM is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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