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P969 TMR

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 TMR
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015

corrosion to o/s front inner wheel arch

steering box slight leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 135,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 134,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 118,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 118,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,277 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 113,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,610 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,849 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 105,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,332 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 87,332 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 80,771 miles

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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P969 TMR is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P969 TMR, 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 P969 TMR registered?

P969 TMR is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P969 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 TMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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