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P418 BUD

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 BUD
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,359 miles

prescribed areas and chassis slightly corroded

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,230 miles

coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in osf lower arm balljoint

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,501 miles

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

all tyres deteriating and perishing

nearside front at wheel arch surface rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,484 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 97,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 97,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

offside front bump stop insecure

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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P418 BUD is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P418 BUD, 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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P418 BUD is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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