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P971 TDX

1997 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 TDX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 119,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2014 112,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 May 2014 112,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2013 102,890 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 102,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 May 2011 85,755 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,755 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 72,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,524 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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P971 TDX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P971 TDX, 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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P971 TDX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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