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N383 JEX

1996 Ford Maverick

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Maverick114,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 JEX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing is corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower inner quarter panel is corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Lower inner quarter panel is corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,795 miles

Body not fully secure both front body panels holed at body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure both rear body holed at body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill rusted and getting weak at front body mounting

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor holed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front diff mounting perished

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated perished (2.2.2 (c))

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 114,782 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed non prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front diff mounting bush perished/worn

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

most body mounts repaired by weld.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,182 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear parking brake cables brackets insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body not fully secure both front inner sills brackets rusted at body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear seats in boot missing

Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member holed at body mountings badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged damaged and webbing visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member holed badly at steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body not fully secure both front inner sills brackets rusted at body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear seats in boot missing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre track rod joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar bracket and ball missing

Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 'x' member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bracket loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sill closing panels holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front 'x' member holed nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler worn badly at pivot (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar and bracket removed

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,924 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 67,650 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has corroded hole near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,274 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

slight play in nearside front hub

small oil leak

undershields fitted

undervehicle rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,997 miles

front body mounts starting to rust ok on day of test near side rear body mount starting to rust ok

sheilds fitted

slight exhaust blow

slight play in lower ball joints

tow bar very rusty

under vehicle very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine will not get any hotter

front shockers rusty and near side front slightly damp

near side front wing rusty

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side lower ball joint

tow bar very rusty

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,863 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine will not get any hotter

front shockers rusty and near side front slightly damp

near side front wing rusty

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side lower ball joint

tow bar very rusty

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both sides outer sills starting to rust

crack to near side rear light lens

front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side inner wing rusted and holed not near mounting point

sheilds fitted

slight play in front hubs

slight play in near side lower ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2013 59,519 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both sides outer sills starting to rust

crack to near side rear light lens

front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side inner wing rusted and holed not near mounting point

sheilds fitted

slight play in front hubs

slight play in near side lower ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both outer sills rusty

can not get temp probe in dip stick tube

sheilds fitted

slight play in front hubs

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both outer sills rusty

can not get temp probe in dip stick tube

sheilds fitted

slight play in front hubs

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,917 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front brake slightly binding

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link

small cuts in front tyres side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side front brake slightly binding

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link

small cuts in front tyres side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,636 miles

front brakes slightly binding

sheilds fitted

slight play in rear hubs

tow bar very rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,636 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brakes slightly binding

sheilds fitted

slight play in rear hubs

tow bar very rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front subframe and cassie rusty

mid and rear cassie rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front subframe and cassie rusty

mid and rear cassie rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,653 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

near side front brake binding

shields fitted

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,653 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

near side front brake binding

shields fitted

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wing tarting to rust

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

shields fitted

slight play in front hubs

Fail 1 Mar 2006 43,670 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not in car

shield fitted front one is slightly loose

slight play in front hubs

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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N383 JEX is a 1996 Ford Maverick in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 N383 JEX, 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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N383 JEX is a 1996 Ford Maverick, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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