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P821 PRT

1997 Ford Maverick

Purple Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,371 mi
Last recorded140,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 PRT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 140,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged in Zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 132,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has started to perish

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,683 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2012 119,668 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,460 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 102,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,380 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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P821 PRT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Purple with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P821 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P821 PRT?

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What year was P821 PRT registered?

P821 PRT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P821 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 PRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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