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R874 FHT

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 FHT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 113,281 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 113,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,405 miles

exhaust corroded and middle box baffles rattling

front discs worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight play in both front steering ilders

slight play o/s/r drop link rod

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes at valve -cleaned and greased

Pass 6 Sep 2006 100,399 miles

bront brake hoses metal unions corroding

child seats fitted rear seat belts checked as best possible

localised chassis corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 100,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

localised chassis corrosion

rear seat belt partially checked, child seats fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2005 86,156 miles

some play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

some play to both front wheel bearings

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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R874 FHT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R874 FHT, 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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What year was R874 FHT registered?

R874 FHT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R874 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 FHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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