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S579 AJO

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,782 mi
Last recorded87,782 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 AJO
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rusty rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2009 87,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wish bone bushes worn

rusty rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Feb 2009 87,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wish bone bushes worn

rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 74,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,574 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front inner wing outer skin corroded to excess

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch outer skin corroded to excess

nearside washer jet inoperative

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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S579 AJO is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S579 AJO, 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 S579 AJO registered?

S579 AJO is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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