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R748 DMX

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 DMX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,504 miles

front brake pads wearing low

fuel lines corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis and inner sills

rear inner sills corroded and holed

section of high level brake light not working

Fail 14 May 2016 136,472 miles

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

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

Corrosion to chassis rails/front inner sills

Corrosion to rear coil spring mounts

Front bump stops missing

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

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

Rear Inner rear floor pan has evidence of repair from inside the vehicle,

Rear load valve corroding

Unable to fully inspect standard of repair to rear floor pan.

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2016 136,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills corroded and holed

front bump stops missing

heavy corrosion to chassis, inner sills

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

water in n/s/f indicator

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 124,296 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion around body and towbar mountings

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear rubber bumpstop missing

rear inner sills corroded

tyre pressures appear uneven

wheelarches muddy

Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,296 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion around body and towbar mountings

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear rubber bumpstop missing

rear inner sills corroded

tyre pressures appear uneven

wheelarches muddy

Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,379 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s iner front tyre worn low

Fail 30 Aug 2013 123,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s iner front tyre worn low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 117,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

audible clonk on manouver offside front

near side rear lamp cracked and full of warter

off side rear brake readings low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,400 miles

exhast system slightly rusty at joints

fuel & brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,269 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,020 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 61,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 60,150 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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R748 DMX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R748 DMX, 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 R748 DMX registered?

R748 DMX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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