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M7 NLK

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NLK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 145,406 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 139,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 132,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 132,280 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,894 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 103,899 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,525 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,010 miles

ALL rear seats removed at time of test.

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Small hole in osr sill.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,010 miles

ALL rear seats removed at time of test.

Small hole in osr sill.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

All rear seats removed at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 73,484 miles

Both rear seats removed. †

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,484 miles

Both rear seats removed. †

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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M7 NLK is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M7 NLK, 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 M7 NLK registered?

M7 NLK is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for M7 NLK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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