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N885 XCJ

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper bar corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 147,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer wheel arches beginning to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2018 147,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer wheel arches beginning to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,574 miles

Front Inner steering boots slightly deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 142,744 miles

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

Front all suspension/steering boots deteriorated

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

general floor pan corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,728 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,226 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 135,226 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,515 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 132,515 miles

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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 100,265 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both rear/rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 96,938 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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N885 XCJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N885 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N885 XCJ registered?

N885 XCJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N885 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 XCJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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