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R875 BHW

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 BHW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,037 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 122,037 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

underside rusty in places

Fail 21 Sep 2010 114,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

underside rusty in places

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 112,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 102,098 miles

boot full unable to check

Fail 19 Mar 2008 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

boot full unable to check

Pass 20 Mar 2007 94,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R875 BHW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R875 BHW, 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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R875 BHW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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