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P676 VBF

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 VBF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 142,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 132,138 miles

ALL FUEL LINES CORRODED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FEERELS CORRODED

SEATS 6 AND 7 NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT PIPE JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

UNDERSIDE OF CAR HEAVILY GREASED/UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Apr 2010 130,689 miles

all flexi ferrels corroded

belongings in boot

slight play in steering idler arm

slight play nsf upper ball joint

underside of car starting to corrod

Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

belongings in boot

both front flexi ferrels corroded

engine manegment light on

rear flexi ferrels corroded

under car corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2009 126,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

belongings in boot

both front flexi ferrels corroded

engine manegment light on

rear flexi ferrels corroded

under car corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 123,356 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f + o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2007 111,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 103,296 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 103,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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P676 VBF is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P676 VBF, 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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P676 VBF is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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