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P959 WNY

1997 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 WNY
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 131,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 114,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,426 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 103,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 103,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 88,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 80,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,785 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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P959 WNY is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P959 WNY, 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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P959 WNY is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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