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R989 JHJ

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,899 mi
Last recorded217,899 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 217,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine fault light iluminated

tail pipe missing

Pass 30 May 2014 202,346 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 202,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 28 May 2013 184,603 miles

brake pipes on rear showing corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2013 184,601 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes on rear showing corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 May 2012 170,344 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

chip in screen outside of swept area

Pass 23 May 2012 170,344 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

chip in screen outside of swept area

Pass 20 May 2011 157,809 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 157,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 140,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 140,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 127,817 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 127,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 115,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 115,931 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 104,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 104,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,866 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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R989 JHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R989 JHJ, 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 R989 JHJ registered?

R989 JHJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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