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P440 VHS

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,477 mi
Last recorded149,477 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 VHS
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 149,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 149,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 135,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,584 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 111,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 111,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,253 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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P440 VHS is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P440 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P440 VHS registered?

P440 VHS is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P440 VHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 VHS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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