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P696 OBA

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 OBA
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,142 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 87,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached light unit. (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged damaged thru corrosion. front to rear (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe in to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 81,002 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,918 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,789 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,564 miles

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

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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P696 OBA is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P696 OBA, 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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P696 OBA is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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