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P470 LKR

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,584 mi
Last recorded152,584 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 LKR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 152,584 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front down pipe. also flange bolt to manifold missing. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire near pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

interior mirror not fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch fluid weeping from cylinder hose. has its own fluid bottle.

slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,779 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight free play.

heavy corrosion to body underside in various places.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 141,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight free play.

heavy corrosion to body underside in various places.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/sf wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/sf wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 117,115 miles

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)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi joint (7.1.2)

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)

power steering belt loose

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,077 miles

rear metal brake pipe insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2015 112,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear metal brake pipe insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 111,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 111,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f bumper bracket corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 109,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake calipers corroded.

both front brake ferrals corroded.

near side front tyre pressure low.

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

water in near side rear light lens.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake calipers corroded.

both front brake ferrals corroded.

near side front tyre pressure low.

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

water in near side rear light lens.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

water in near side rear lamp unit.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 109,133 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

water in near side rear lamp unit.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 106,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side and offside front wheel bearings slight free movement

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,307 miles

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn

lid of water bottle in engine bay missing

near side front tyre worn outer edge slight damage to outer side wall cords not exposed

offside front tyre worn inside edge

slight side wall damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn

lid of water bottle in engine bay missing

near side front tyre worn outer edge slight damage to outer side wall cords not exposed

offside front tyre worn inside edge

slight side wall damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,868 miles

slight/moderate free movement near side and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,966 miles

slight corrosion front brake hose ferrules

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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P470 LKR is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P470 LKR, 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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P470 LKR is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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