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R7 DPA

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

161,891 mi
Last recorded161,891 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 DPA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,891 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

General corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,079 miles

General corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2022 161,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 159,828 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 159,810 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened body mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 154,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 154,060 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idle arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,140 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 127,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

ADVISE REAR NEAR SIDE TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,175 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 116,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 111,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,359 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2007 82,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,337 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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R7 DPA is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R7 DPA, 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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R7 DPA is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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