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R949 KSG

1997 Ford Maverick

White Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 KSG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

car only just met emission requirments co %

rear tailpipe missing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

car only just met emission requirments co %

rear tailpipe missing

Pass 5 May 2012 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

car only just met emission requirments after several tests + adjustments co %

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 68,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,687 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 56,680 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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R949 KSG is a 1997 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R949 KSG, 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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What year was R949 KSG registered?

R949 KSG is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R949 KSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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