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R101 VHJ

1997 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 133,426 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 126,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 126,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 114,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all fuel pipes very corroded at o/s rear.

corner of o/s stoplamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all fuel pipes very corroded at o/s rear.

corner of o/s stoplamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,572 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 85,572 miles

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED SLIGHTLY

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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R101 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R101 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 VHJ registered?

R101 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R101 VHJ safe to buy?

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