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S712 LMJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,282 miles

Front both front anti roll bar bushes worn

front exhaust flex split and slight blow

Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,282 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front anti roll bar bushes worn

front exhaust flex split and slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,367 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

slight corrosion to rear fuel line

Fail 14 Sep 2015 62,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

slight corrosion to rear fuel line

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,473 miles

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,781 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,959 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 53,959 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,882 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,405 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 46,383 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S712 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 106,884 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 S712 LMJ, 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 28 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S712 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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