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S539 LST

1998 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 LST
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 96,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front crossmember holed and corroded at both front body to chassis mountings

o/s/f brake dragging on slightly

Fail 1 May 2009 96,239 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember holed and corroded at both front body to chassis mountings

o/s/f brake dragging on slightly

Pass 7 May 2008 85,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 85,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,209 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 77,200 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,383 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 71,383 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,836 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusted

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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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S539 LST is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S539 LST, 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 S539 LST registered?

S539 LST is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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