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R793 AKN

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 AKN
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 129,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear inner door sill corroded

nearside steering idler arm ball joint worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 129,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear inner door sill corroded

nearside steering idler arm ball joint worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear chassi an suspension components rusty

offside and nearside front top suspension arm pivot pins rusty

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 110,700 miles

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

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

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

front cross member and rear suspension components rusting

near side rear suspension bump insecure

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 23 Feb 2009 110,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

clutch pedal faulty operation

front cross member and rear suspension components rusting

near side rear suspension bump insecure

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,549 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag light flashing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,903 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R793 AKN is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R793 AKN, 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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R793 AKN is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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