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P697 PBJ

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 PBJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2023

general corrosion appearing under vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2022

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021
Pass 7 Apr 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of main box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019
Pass 18 Apr 2018 157,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,722 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,586 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,438 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 61,438 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,575 miles

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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P697 PBJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P697 PBJ, 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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P697 PBJ is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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