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R640 EGX

1997 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 EGX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 144,226 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear slightly corroaded (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 137,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 130,983 miles

Nearside Front wing slight corrosion

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,547 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 125,544 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,549 miles

Both outer and under sills corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,074 miles

Nearside rear inner sill holed but not within a prescribed area.

Vehicle has corrosion in several areas but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,771 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 106,727 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,529 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 97,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 97,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 90,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,031 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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R640 EGX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R640 EGX, 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 R640 EGX registered?

R640 EGX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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