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R907 UFC

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,965 mi
Last recorded48,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 UFC
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,838 miles

battery insecure

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,838 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,272 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,235 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,931 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 19,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 15,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 9,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 9,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R907 UFC is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R907 UFC, 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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R907 UFC is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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