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P117 VTX

1997 Ford Maverick

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,751 mi
Last recorded200,751 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 VTX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 200,751 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 200,751 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 185,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 184,616 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 144,558 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 128,937 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 124,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 124,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,981 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 115,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,509 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nails(2) in osr tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2006 87,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in nsr tyre

nails(2) in osr tyre

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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P117 VTX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P117 VTX, 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 P117 VTX registered?

P117 VTX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P117 VTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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