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P718 CCW

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 CCW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,238 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 72,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre row jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 67,199 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f & n/s/r body has corrosion but not within prescribed area for steering suspension brakes or seat belts.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,148 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 44,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 35,994 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 35,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 32,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear n/s brake low reading?

Pass 5 May 2006 32,617 miles

rear n/s brake low reading?

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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P718 CCW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P718 CCW, 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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P718 CCW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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