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P503 JNF

1997 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,352 mi
Last recorded113,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 JNF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,352 miles

Offside Front inner wing at front

all exhaust pipe at rear corroded

centre steering arm has slight play

front radiator mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,087 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 110,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 106,440 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,630 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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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P503 JNF is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P503 JNF, 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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P503 JNF is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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