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P965 MSF

1996 Ford Maverick

Brown Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,551 mi
Last recorded177,551 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 MSF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 177,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 169,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 169,873 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 159,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 159,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 149,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 141,232 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 141,232 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P965 MSF is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Brown with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 P965 MSF, 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 30 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P965 MSF registered?

P965 MSF is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P965 MSF safe to buy?

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