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R731 UWF

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 UWF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 189,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 187,051 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 187,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 180,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2008 160,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 143,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 136,999 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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R731 UWF is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R731 UWF, 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 R731 UWF registered?

R731 UWF is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R731 UWF safe to buy?

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