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R897 DGK

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,227 mi
Last recorded170,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 DGK
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 170,227 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 170,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 153,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 145,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 134,847 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 134,847 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2008 127,570 miles

front and rear bumpers insecure

front discs worn

front pads low

general underbody corrosion evident

metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

rear antiroll bar link arms worm

rear window broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Fail 22 May 2008 127,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear bumpers insecure

front discs worn

front pads low

general underbody corrosion evident

metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

rear antiroll bar link arms worm

rear window broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Pass 10 Jan 2007 122,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,422 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 118,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

chassis general area becoming rusty

o/s/r light lens damaged

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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R897 DGK is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R897 DGK, 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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R897 DGK is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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