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P856 NTU

1997 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,830 mi
Last recorded130,830 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 NTU
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,830 miles

Front suspension general corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure lower (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,830 miles

Front suspension general corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure lower (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 126,886 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by chassis mount /can be seen by inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 119,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

oil low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,223 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,424 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,387 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,896 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 66,675 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil level reaching min

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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P856 NTU is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P856 NTU, 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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P856 NTU is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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