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VJI 9959

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,099 mi
Last recorded147,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 9959
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 147,099 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 147,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 141,709 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 141,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 136,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 129,777 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,051 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 110,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 99,172 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 99,172 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 89,193 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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VJI 9959 is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJI 9959, 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 VJI 9959 registered?

VJI 9959 is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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