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R869 EGK

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,355 mi
Last recorded157,355 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 EGK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 157,355 miles

free play in steering box

front a.r.b link pin bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 145,196 miles

Nearside 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)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 145,189 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside 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)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 124,988 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

slight freeplay both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight to moderate play

Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,294 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight to moderate play

Pass 14 May 2012 102,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 94,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 94,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 85,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,117 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 77,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 61,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,137 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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R869 EGK is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R869 EGK, 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 R869 EGK registered?

R869 EGK is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R869 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 EGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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