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P320 RVW

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 RVW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,065 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 150,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corroded by body mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 148,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corroded by body mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Fail 1 Oct 2022 144,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill - marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner locking nut loose - marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency 50%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion close to body mount(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2021 139,120 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency 50%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion close to body mount(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear park brake imbalance

Offside Front fog/ driving lamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 131,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x- member to chassis, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear park brake imbalance

Offside Front fog/ driving lamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2019 126,242 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several mounting points have serious corrosion within 30cms of body mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower arm bushes/mounting hardware deteriorated

Front both tyres worn low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,980 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Front Undercover tray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (2.7.4)

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

Rear/middle exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,804 miles

Both front wiper blades split at the ends.

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

No tell tale for front fog lights.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front wiper blades split at the ends.

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

No tell tale for front fog lights.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,524 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp flashing on dash.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,829 miles

Airbag light on/flashing

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

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

offside front bumper/wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,829 miles

Airbag light on/flashing

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front bumper/wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,060 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,929 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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P320 RVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 P320 RVW, 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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P320 RVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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