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WCZ 9849

1996 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,367 mi
Last recorded192,367 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 9849
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 192,367 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

diesel fuel pipes show signs of dampness

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

ofsside and nearside rear row seats not fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 192,364 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

ofsside and nearside rear row seats not fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 189,760 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 189,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 186,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 186,881 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 180,454 miles

both front anti roll bar linkages have slight play

both headlamp aims on lower limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

steering box leaking

Fail 23 May 2007 180,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering box leaking

Pass 31 May 2006 174,297 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 174,138 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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WCZ 9849 is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 WCZ 9849, 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 30 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCZ 9849 registered?

WCZ 9849 is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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