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P135 KNB

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 KNB
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake check

step carriers sticking out

Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake check

step carriers sticking out

Pass 12 May 2009 90,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 6 May 2009 90,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,523 miles

CLUTCH BLEED PIPE CORRODED IN PLACES

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

D/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

D/S/R TYRE 2mm IN PLACES

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R TYRE 3mm IN PLACES

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

D/S/R TYRE 2mm IN PLACES

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R TYRE 3mm IN PLACES

CLUTCH BLEED PIPE CORRODED IN PLACES

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

D/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,861 miles

d/s/f + n/s/f anti roll bar link rods worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

suspension/floor corroded in places

Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded in places

rear coil springs corroded

suspension / floor corroded in places

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,421 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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P135 KNB is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P135 KNB, 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 P135 KNB registered?

P135 KNB is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P135 KNB safe to buy?

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