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P541 FEA

1997 Ford Maverick

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,480 mi
Last recorded176,480 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 FEA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 176,480 miles

Both front wings are corroded

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sill's and nearside front inner wheel arch.

Exhaust system is in poor condition

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 176,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wings are corroded

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sill's and nearside front inner wheel arch.

Exhaust system is in poor condition

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 157,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 157,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Corrosion to both inner sills

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking fluid

Exhaust centre pipe where it exits silencer is corroded

Nearside handbrake has a low effort

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

Vehicle emitting blue smoke on start up which occasionly lasts for longer but clears

Pass 17 Jul 2009 139,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 133,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 129,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 129,778 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 122,998 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2005 116,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 116,167 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid slightly low

fuel pipes corroded

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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P541 FEA is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P541 FEA, 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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P541 FEA is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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