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R741 DDX

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,030 mi
Last recorded137,030 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 DDX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 137,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,023 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,266 miles

outter sills corroded & general corrosion to under body

Fail 19 Mar 2013 133,264 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

outter sills corroded & general corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Dec 2011 132,668 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 128,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 122,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 117,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 107,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 107,490 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2006 93,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2006 93,223 miles

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

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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R741 DDX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R741 DDX, 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 R741 DDX registered?

R741 DDX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R741 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 DDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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