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R665 JDU

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,919 mi
Last recorded95,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 JDU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,063 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,053 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 72,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,680 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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R665 JDU is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R665 JDU, 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 R665 JDU registered?

R665 JDU is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R665 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 JDU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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