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R987 UKY

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 UKY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,012 miles

front brake hose ends have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 123,412 miles

vehicle underbody is heavily undersealed all over

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,449 miles

both outter sills corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,398 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,360 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in multi link steering

surface corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,079 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,308 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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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R987 UKY is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R987 UKY, 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 R987 UKY registered?

R987 UKY is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R987 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 UKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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