1997 Ford Maverick 2.7L Diesel · STR 8P
1997 Ford Maverick (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 85,372 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MAVERICK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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STR 8P Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 85,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
STR 8P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Maverick (STR 8P) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
STR 8P Mileage History
- 16/06/200643,495 mi
- 15/06/200746,832 mi+3,337 mi
- 19/06/200850,687 mi+3,855 mi
- 19/06/200850,687 mi
- 06/07/200953,834 mi+3,147 mi
- 13/07/201056,216 mi+2,382 mi
- 12/07/201158,262 mi+2,046 mi
- 12/07/201158,262 mi
- 12/07/201259,176 mi+914 mi
- 12/07/201260,480 mi+1,304 mi
- 16/08/201362,238 mi+1,758 mi
- 19/08/201463,735 mi+1,497 mi
- 20/07/201570,225 mi+6,490 mi
- 04/08/201672,542 mi+2,317 mi
- 20/07/201774,883 mi+2,341 mi
- 23/07/201878,332 mi+3,449 mi
- 19/08/201979,810 mi+1,478 mi
- 23/08/201979,811 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202080,467 mi+656 mi
- 19/08/202180,573 mi+106 mi
- 08/09/202280,719 mi+146 mi
- 25/08/202381,128 mi+409 mi
- 27/08/202483,535 mi+2,407 mi
- 12/08/202584,334 mi+799 mi
- 01/09/202685,372 mi+1,038 mi
Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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