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S761 KSL

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,261 mi
Last recorded160,261 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 KSL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 160,261 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 159,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 147,813 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r alxe seal leaking slightly

Pass 29 May 2009 140,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

dampness at o/s/r brake back plate

n/s/r light lense cracked

n/s/r shock absorber bush slightly perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrull slight corossion

o/s/r shock absorber bush perished

Fail 22 May 2009 140,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

dampness at o/s/r brake back plate

n/s/r light lense cracked

n/s/r shock absorber bush slightly perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrull slight corossion

o/s/f wheel sticking slightly

o/s/r shock absorber bush perished

Pass 8 May 2008 132,334 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear service and handbrake require attention ?

Fail 8 May 2008 132,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear service and handbrake require attention ?

Fail 2 Jun 2007 121,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 121,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,520 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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S761 KSL is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S761 KSL, 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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S761 KSL is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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