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P976 BTT

1997 Ford Maverick

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 BTT
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 118,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Coil spring upper mounting corroded and weakened both sides

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 113,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,274 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 107,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 97,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,686 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,573 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 88,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,956 miles

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,297 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 74,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 69,435 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 69,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P976 BTT is a 1997 Ford Maverick in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P976 BTT, 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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P976 BTT is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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