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P749 MTW

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 MTW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 154,097 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 149,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 149,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking pipe joiner front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 145,632 miles

emissions passed no printout due to low emissions.M,T,Pollard 31/05/16

Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,809 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 140,802 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 137,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2014 137,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 May 2013 133,442 miles

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

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

clutch flexi pipe leaking

Pass 29 May 2013 133,442 miles

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

clutch flexi pipe leaking

Pass 31 May 2012 127,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 116,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 105,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 99,276 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 94,142 miles

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

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

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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P749 MTW 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 P749 MTW, 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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What year was P749 MTW registered?

P749 MTW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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