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P853 VWW

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,241 mi
Last recorded105,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 VWW
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,241 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,553 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P853 VWW is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P853 VWW, 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 P853 VWW registered?

P853 VWW is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P853 VWW safe to buy?

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