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P299 VHS

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 VHS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,653 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front wings corroded and under carrage corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

nearside front wiper torn

radiator deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front wings corroded and under carrage corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Hand brake free play and little reserve travel

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

nearside front wiper torn

radiator deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork showing signs of corrosion. front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,058 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork showing signs of corrosion. front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

free play in handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lights inop.

n/s FRONT and REAR bump stops missing.

oil leak from gearbox

radiator corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front fog lights inop.

front brakes sticking.

n/s FRONT and REAR bump stops missing.

o/s rear brake sticking.

oil leak from gearbox

radiator corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,627 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 57,379 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,379 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 50,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

clutch fluid metal feed pipe leaking at rear of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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P299 VHS is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P299 VHS, 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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P299 VHS is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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