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P45 NVW

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 NVW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,740 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 129,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in offside front wheel bearing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 113,352 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/f indicator lens.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

o/s+n/s/f upper wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly chafed.

o/s/f tyree starting to wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear metal brake pipe ends into load valve corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 113,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coolant leak.

cuts/damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to n/s/f indicator lens.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f upper wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly chafed.

play in o/s+n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear metal brake pipe ends into load valve corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,863 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cut to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords.

damage to n/s/f indicator lens.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

gear oil leak.

minor leaks around centre exhaust.

play in n/s steering system/arm.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 81,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid starting to get low.

front+rear chassis/suspension corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/crack+perish.

o/s/f brake disc in slightly poor condition.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s/r bump syop starting to become insecure.

oil leak.

play in steering system.

rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 68,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 68,994 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear down.

slight damage to n/s/f indicator lens.

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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P45 NVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P45 NVW, 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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P45 NVW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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