MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,093 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead into wheel arch, both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead into wheel arch, both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner and outer track rods (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner and outer track rods (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides, inner and outer (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/towing mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts, all front to back (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts, all front to back (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
underside has corrosion throughout
underside heavily soiled
Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Underside heavily waxoiled not allowing full inspection
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/ radiator support and suspension mount (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Underside heavily waxoiled not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in front wheel bearings
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in front wheel bearings
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R988 MFR is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R988 MFR, 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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R988 MFR is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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