19 years old and she can still pass an MOT first time with no advisories.

rustic · 28-03-2014, 11:42

Well MOT day today, I hardly slept last night.
Why does it affect men so much?

Earlier this week I changed an upper ball joint, and a headlight side light bulb.
The cost of owning a Maverick/Terrano...

£12 this year

That has been the total cost of ownership this last year, other than oil, filters and fuel.

For the odd one who doesn't know...

I don't expect that will be many...

I have had this Maverick since new for 19 years, the most expensive thing that I have spent on this vehicle, other than wear and tear items, battery, tyres, brakes, exhaust, is...

WAXOYL....

I have genuinely spent more on this, than any other part, and boy, it has paid me back over and over again. There must be 4 or 5 x 5 litre cans of the stuff that has been applied and subsequently washed off over the years.

This is the only issue, you have to apply it, or at least top it up every year, preferably before the onset of Winter.

As I have said before, I keep a jam jar of the stuff to hand, with a brush, and apply it when ever I am under the truck doing any other maintenance.

The Technician who MOT'd it, came specially to reception to see me, he has never seen a car so old, looking like new... his words.

No advisories yet again.

I am so so pleased.

Can you tell?

Rustic

28-03-2014, 11:42	#1
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	19 years old and she can still pass an MOT first time with no advisories. Well MOT day today, I hardly slept last night. Why does it affect men so much? Earlier this week I changed an upper ball joint, and a headlight side light bulb. The cost of owning a Maverick/Terrano... £12 this year That has been the total cost of ownership this last year, other than oil, filters and fuel. For the odd one who doesn't know... I don't expect that will be many... I have had this Maverick since new for 19 years, the most expensive thing that I have spent on this vehicle, other than wear and tear items, battery, tyres, brakes, exhaust, is... WAXOYL.... I have genuinely spent more on this, than any other part, and boy, it has paid me back over and over again. There must be 4 or 5 x 5 litre cans of the stuff that has been applied and subsequently washed off over the years. This is the only issue, you have to apply it, or at least top it up every year, preferably before the onset of Winter. As I have said before, I keep a jam jar of the stuff to hand, with a brush, and apply it when ever I am under the truck doing any other maintenance. The Technician who MOT'd it, came specially to reception to see me, he has never seen a car so old, looking like new... his words. No advisories yet again. I am so so pleased. Can you tell? Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.