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R908 BDL

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 BDL
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 170,428 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 170,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 163,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 163,028 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog inop

Pass 1 Mar 2011 158,393 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

advise damp around power steering box may need attention soon

advise engine management light on dash

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise nearside rear inner sill corroding

advise offside and nearside front chassis areas slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 158,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

advise damp around power steering box may need attention soon

advise engine management light on dash

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise nearside rear inner sill corroding

advise offside and nearside front chassis areas slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 152,384 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approximately 3mm

Nearside rear indicator lens has been repaired

Offside mirror has been repaired

Fail 19 Nov 2009 152,373 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approximately 3mm

Nearside rear indicator lens has been repaired

Offside mirror has been repaired

Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,794 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 144,794 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 136,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leaking

offside & nearside rear seats removed unable to test seat belts

Fail 13 Jun 2006 136,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear seats removed unable to test seat belts

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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R908 BDL is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R908 BDL, 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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R908 BDL is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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