CarVerify

Free Car Check

R640 VNT

1997 Ford Maverick

White Diesel 2663cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,109 mi
Last recorded173,109 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 VNT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 173,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 168,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 159,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 149,743 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 3 Feb 2009 149,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 14 Feb 2008 142,978 miles

same advisorys as privios test

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 13 Feb 2008 142,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

same advisorys as privios test

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 2 Jan 2008 142,976 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

surface corrosian inner wings

surface corrosian starting

advise rear num plate

power stearin pump noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2007 138,265 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

flaking to both front and rear chassis areas

Pass 27 Apr 2006 132,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear metel brake pipes slight corroed

power steering pipes damp

slight wear in front roll bar links

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
Full Ford Maverick reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R640 VNT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNT, 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

How do I check the history of R640 VNT?

You can check the full history of R640 VNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R640 VNT registered?

R640 VNT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R640 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 VNT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R640 VNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R640 VNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.