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P939 VFG

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,120 mi
Last recorded91,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 VFG
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,120 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust has corroded holes and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm Bump Stop is missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,950 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,986 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in Zone "A" upper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,936 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in the wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in the wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in Zone "A" upper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,031 miles

Corrosion in various places on the body and underside

Light windscreen damage in various places

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,852 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear inner wheel arches corroded in places

sills corroded in places inner and outer

windscreen chiped in zone (A)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,839 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear inner wheel arches corroded in places

sills corroded in places inner and outer

windscreen chiped in zone (A)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,588 miles

Corrosion to the nearside outer sill rear section nearing the limits

Corrosion to the nearside rear lower seat belt mounting in the wheel arch nearing limits

Fuel pipes quite badly corroded at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside front shock absorber lower bushing is wearing

Nearside rear shock absorber appears to be weak

Offside front lower bump stop is missing

Offside rear bump stop bracket badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,576 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to the nearside outer sill rear section nearing the limits

Corrosion to the nearside rear lower seat belt mounting in the wheel arch nearing limits

Fuel pipes quite badly corroded at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside front shock absorber lower bushing is wearing

Nearside rear shock absorber appears to be weak

Offside front lower bump stop is missing

Offside rear bump stop bracket badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,638 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear lower seat belt mounting area in the wheel arch

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill area

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating near to limits

Offside rear bump stop assembly badly deteriorated

Rear sections of the fuel pipes are badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,610 miles

Advanced corrosion to front cross member on body at body mointing areas.

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch / inner sill at suspension mounting area.

Corrosion to brake pad carrier frame on offside front brake caliper. ( flaky )

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills in various places.

Corrosion to offside sill seam areas under vehicle.

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorate. ( free wheeling hubs and driveshaft not in use )

Rear fuel pipes advanced corrosion inplaces.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,257 miles

The n/s outer drive shaft gaiter is weaping to the limit

The windscreen is slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,869 miles

both front lower suspension arm, trailing arm bushes have perished and cracked and have some play in them

both front suspension drop links, rubber bushes have cracked and have play in them and are nearing the limits

corossion has begun in various places

the exhaust is leaking at the front exhaust flexi section

the n/s rear tyre is perishing/cracking nearing the limit

Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,363 miles

no rearmost seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,897 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearisde rear spring top mounting areas. ( Nearside nearing limits )

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner body sills.

Corrosion to offside rear bump stop bracket ( holes )

Offside front hub has play in it . ( nearing limits )

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,676 miles

o/s & n/s front brake hose metal section badly corroded.

o/s front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,707 miles

both front metal brake pipe ends corroded.

near side and off side chassis legs corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,602 miles

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

o/s & n/s front brake hose metal ends corroded.

o/s & ns chassis legs coated in corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,975 miles

chip in windscreen on limit of zone (A).

rear brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,111 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 50,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P939 VFG is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P939 VFG, 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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P939 VFG is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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