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P456 OVR

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,982 mi
Last recorded146,982 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 OVR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 146,982 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 146,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 140,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 133,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 123,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 123,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,921 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 106,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 99,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 99,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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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P456 OVR is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P456 OVR, 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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P456 OVR is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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