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P281 DOD

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 DOD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,767 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 126,767 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 112,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 112,126 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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P281 DOD is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P281 DOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P281 DOD registered?

P281 DOD is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P281 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 DOD shows 6 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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