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R803 TLF

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,426 mi
Last recorded173,426 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 TLF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 173,426 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2019 173,102 miles

Front Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Mar 2018 164,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 154,278 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Park brake performance is low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,702 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 145,700 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,386 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 136,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,684 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 129,176 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,586 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,570 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 122,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 117,444 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,283 miles

both rear end sections of front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread getting low

offside rear tyre 2 to 3mm tread getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2007 112,283 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear end sections of front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread getting low

offside rear tyre 2 to 3mm tread getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 103,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,612 miles

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

Offside 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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R803 TLF is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R803 TLF, 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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R803 TLF is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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