1997 Ford Maverick MOT Results

Ford Maverick, registered in 1997

43.9% pass rate

from 1,669 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Maverick is unusually good or bad.

29% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 20% fail on Anti-roll bars (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 16% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Pins / bushes (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Presence
- 4.6% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Front (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Prescribed areas (34% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Component mounting (32% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Spring mounting
  - 0.30% fail on Subframe mounting (74% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Front drive shafts (68% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Constant velocity joints (68% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins / bushes (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Attachment
- 0.96% fail on Tie bars / rods (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Pins / bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Front suspension joints (76% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Condition (95% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Location
- 0.12% fail on General condition
- 0.12% fail on Torsion bars (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Axles
  - 0.12% fail on Clearance (29 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Front suspension locking devices
26% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 16% fail on Brake performance (28% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Parking brake performance (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Rear wheels
  - 5.2% fail on Front wheels (69% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.30% fail on Brake operation (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 14% fail on Hydraulic systems (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 14% fail on Components (53% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 11% fail on Pipes (92% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Hoses
    - 1.1% fail on Valves
    - 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
  - 1.1% fail on Leaks (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
- 2.3% fail on Hub components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.24% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.12% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.060% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.96% fail on Parking brake (54% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.96% fail on Condition (53% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Restricted movement (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.48% fail on Pedal
    - 0.48% fail on Condition
- 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.36% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.24% fail on ABS (76% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.060% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.060% fail on Linkage
23% fail on Lighting and signalling (20% better than other 1997 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.3% fail on Position lamps (36% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Front lamps (38% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.18% fail on All position lamps
- 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual lamps
    - 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
    - 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.060% fail on Tell tales
- 3.1% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Fog lamp
  - 2.1% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.36% fail on Tell tale
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate (81% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Horn
- 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.12% fail on Lamp
  - 0.12% fail on Switch
- 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors
15% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 11% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Fuel system (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Cap
  - 0.24% fail on System
  - 0.12% fail on Hose
- 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Turbo (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Non turbo
- 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Catalyst (79% better than other 1997 cars)
12% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 6.2% fail on Washers
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 0.54% fail on Mirrors
- 0.060% fail on Bonnet
12% fail on Seat belts (95% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
11% fail on Body and structure (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Vehicle structure (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Body security (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Doors (81% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Drivers
6.9% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (72% better than other 1997 cars)
6.2% fail on Steering
- 5.2% fail on Steering system
  - 3.5% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.84% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.30% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.12% fail on Free play
    - 0.12% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
    - 0.12% fail on Steering pivot point
  - 0.060% fail on Steering box
- 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Power steering
  - 0.30% fail on Other components
  - 0.060% fail on Pipes and hoses
1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
1.3% fail on Road wheels (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
0.30% fail on Towbars
- 0.18% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Swivelling towbar
- 0.060% fail on Vehicle structure

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