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P353 RTM

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,364 mi
Last recorded145,364 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 RTM
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 145,364 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 145,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 130,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 130,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 118,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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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P353 RTM is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P353 RTM, 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 P353 RTM registered?

P353 RTM is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P353 RTM safe to buy?

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