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P51 REX

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,816 mi
Last recorded202,816 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 REX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 202,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 202,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 192,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 192,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 176,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 176,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 166,023 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 152,976 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake performance low

Smoke level high

Fail 3 Feb 2011 152,976 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake performance low

Smoke level high

Pass 11 Feb 2010 147,152 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 147,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 141,280 miles

Fuel pipe under bonnet fouling steering column

Headlamp wiring poor

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Fail 3 Feb 2009 141,280 miles

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

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

Headlamp wiring poor

Fuel pipe under bonnet fouling steering column

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Pass 8 Feb 2008 134,273 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 134,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front spot lights loose

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 124,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 115,251 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 115,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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P51 REX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P51 REX, 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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P51 REX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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