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R926 EWU

1998 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,591 mi
Last recorded228,591 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 EWU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 228,591 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns and os (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 220,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 220,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 211,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 211,102 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 200,168 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 200,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 187,152 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 187,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 175,046 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 175,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 161,062 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 148,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 136,015 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 136,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 124,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 113,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,828 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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R926 EWU is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R926 EWU, 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 R926 EWU registered?

R926 EWU is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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