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R842 DTX

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,135 mi
Last recorded170,135 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 DTX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,703cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 170,135 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both font D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 17 Jul 2015 161,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,814 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 156,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,975 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 152,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 151,003 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 141,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 141,063 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 130,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,295 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 117,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 107,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R842 DTX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,703cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R842 DTX, 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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R842 DTX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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