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R829 SBA

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,802 mi
Last recorded177,802 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 SBA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 177,802 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 177,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

holes and corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner sills, body mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2016 175,380 miles

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

n/s front brake disc corroding

n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front brake pads close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2016 175,378 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s front brake disc corroding

n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front brake pads close to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2016 174,972 miles

Emissions not tested excess amounts of oil, to high (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim, wrong colour (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

n/s front disc corroding

n/s front pads wearing thin

o/s front pads close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2015 167,437 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2015 167,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 158,029 miles

n/s front bumper insecure

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2014 157,924 miles

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front bumper insecure

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 147,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 147,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,616 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes on chassis corroded

second row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 143,616 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

second row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes on chassis corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 137,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 137,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 136,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 136,014 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 132,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 132,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2008 127,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 127,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2007 118,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 118,189 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2006 104,843 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 104,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 99,584 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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R829 SBA is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R829 SBA, 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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R829 SBA is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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