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R866 BRL

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,646 mi
Last recorded47,646 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 BRL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,381 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,237 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

All cross-members corrded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear shocks warn

Fule pipes corroded all

N/S/F Chassis corroded

N/S/R Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

O/S/F Chassis corroded

O/S/R Chassis corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play n/s/f wheel

Slight play o/s/f wheel

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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R866 BRL is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R866 BRL, 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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R866 BRL is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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