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R815 GMR

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 GMR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 120,914 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,280 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes greased and slightly corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes greased and slightly corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 117,267 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no obd (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,711 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION

Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,176 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,176 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,160 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,048 miles

Fuel pipes slightly rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,048 miles

slight play in steering

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes slightly rusty

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,044 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake hose perished

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Various patches of corrosion to vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake hose perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Various patches of corrosion to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,597 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,433 miles

Both rear sill areas slightly corroded near rear body mounts.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,550 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen + split at ends

nearside mirror glass cracked

various patches of corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen + split at ends

both rear tyres 10 years old

nearside mirror glass cracked

various patches of corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,195 miles

battery loose

chassis corrosion

rear exhaust incomplete

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

battery loose

chassis corrosion

rear exhaust incomplete

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,107 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,102 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,485 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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R815 GMR is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R815 GMR, 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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R815 GMR is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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