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P74 WHB

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 WHB
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 120,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear roll bar links slight wear

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f rollbar link slightly worn

slight play both front wheel bearings

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,440 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,520 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 108,520 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 108,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 104,443 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,689 miles

Center to Rear Exhaust Rubber deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,689 miles

Center to Rear Exhaust Rubber deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 92,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear metal brake pipes showing some surface corrosion.

Rear wiperblade perished.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,373 miles

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

Rear metal brake pipes showing some surface corrosion.

Rear wiperblade perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,359 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 85,359 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 68,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 68,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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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P74 WHB is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red 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 P74 WHB, 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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P74 WHB is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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