1997 Ford Maverick 2.7L Diesel · P401 MHJ
1997 Ford Maverick (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 159,885 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD MAVERICK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P401 MHJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2015
- 159,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P401 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Maverick (P401 MHJ) between November 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
P401 MHJ Mileage History
- 06/11/2006129,726 mi
- 22/12/2007135,151 mi+5,425 mi
- 08/01/2008135,151 mi
- 27/02/2009139,147 mi+3,996 mi
- 25/02/2010143,083 mi+3,936 mi
- 15/02/2011148,693 mi+5,610 mi
- 16/02/2011148,973 mi+280 mi
- 16/02/2012151,966 mi+2,993 mi
- 20/02/2012152,104 mi+138 mi
- 28/02/2013153,815 mi+1,711 mi
- 19/04/2013153,823 mi+8 mi
- 10/07/2014159,615 mi+5,792 mi
- 09/07/2015159,885 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly 3,478 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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