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P36 BAD

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 BAD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Radiator Support Corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Radiator Support Corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner & Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 114,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/75R15 105S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 107,883 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch/Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 102,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 95,627 miles

Rear Braking system leaking rear flex (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 86,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,187 miles

Corrosion to rear sills

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,577 miles

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

slight corrosion too brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,505 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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P36 BAD is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P36 BAD, 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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P36 BAD is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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