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R849 DHB

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 DHB
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front fuel pipes have corrosion

Front inner wings have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

front suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,744 miles

Rear chassis have slight corrosion

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 86,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear brakes pipes have slight corrosion

both inner sills have slight corrosion

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,843 miles

corrosion to chassis front+rear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,151 miles

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

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

both rear inner and outer sill have corrosion but are not in the prescribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,126 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear inner and outer sill have corrosion but are not in the prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,295 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

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

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

Wipers poor

Fail 15 Dec 2010 47,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,670 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,342 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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R849 DHB is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R849 DHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R849 DHB registered?

R849 DHB is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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