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R938 KRW

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,365 mi
Last recorded68,365 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 KRW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded (next to body mounting)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe by chassis and pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,482 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,447 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,447 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake effort low compared to offside

Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake effort low compared to offside

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,851 miles

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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R938 KRW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R938 KRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 KRW registered?

R938 KRW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R938 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 KRW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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