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P730 VUH

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,723 mi
Last recorded186,723 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 VUH
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 186,723 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 183,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 183,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 173,243 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 173,237 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 164,137 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 164,134 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 157,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 152,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 147,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 137,669 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 132,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 132,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

n/s washer not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 122,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

light scratching to windscreen

n/s/ front bump stop missing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 115,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2005 107,689 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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P730 VUH is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P730 VUH, 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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P730 VUH is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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