MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front drop links worn
o/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty
o/s/r drop link worn
slight play both front wheel bearings
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front drop links worn
o/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty
o/s/r drop link worn
slight play both front wheel bearings
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake pipes getting rusty
slight play front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?
Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FDZ 501 is a 1997 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 FDZ 501, 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 FDZ 501 registered?
FDZ 501 is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 June 1997.
Is FDZ 501 safe to buy?
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