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P973 AFJ

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 135,883 miles

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

Nearside Front cover missing on seatbelt

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,880 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,909 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Dec 2020 133,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cover missing on seat belt

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 132,785 miles

Nearside Front covers missing on seat belt stalk

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak on pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2019 132,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front covers missing on seat belt stalk

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak on pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,426 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 125,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 119,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 115,634 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 109,079 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 105,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 105,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 98,835 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/ Running board is not bolted in at the front but is still secure when tested.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,110 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel cover loose.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel cover loose.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,928 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,215 miles

n/s/r tyre low 2.5mm

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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P973 AFJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P973 AFJ, 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.

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P973 AFJ is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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