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M4 VTD

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,270 mi
Last recorded143,270 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 VTD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 143,270 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 133,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 120,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 101,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 97,805 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,824 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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M4 VTD is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M4 VTD, 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 M4 VTD registered?

M4 VTD is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M4 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 VTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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