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ALZ 1744

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,228 mi
Last recorded162,228 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1744
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,228 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 159,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 155,482 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 151,754 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,710 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 127,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,143 miles

clutch fluid under vehicle

gearbox not attached to engine properly

o\s\r suspension bump stop missing

starter motor bolt missing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 116,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

clutch fluid under vehicle

gearbox not attached to engine properly

o\s\r suspension bump stop missing

starter motor bolt missing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 111,688 miles

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

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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ALZ 1744 is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 113,156 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 ALZ 1744, 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 29 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALZ 1744 registered?

ALZ 1744 is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is ALZ 1744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1744 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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