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S728 JVJ

1998 Ford Maverick

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,431 mi
Last recorded187,431 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2019 187,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH EX CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER MOUNTING AREA EX CORRODED/WEAKENED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CHASSIS RUSTING/CORRODING

METAL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Pass 27 Oct 2018 183,987 miles

chassis starting to rust

offside front outer cv gaiter starting to crack

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2017 180,947 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTING

FRONT SUBFRAME & CHASSIS RUSTING/CORRODING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILL HOLED & CORRODING

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 7 Oct 2017 180,940 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking FUEL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR & INNER WHEELARCH (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL EX CORRODED (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT INNER WHEELARCHES & NEARSIDE INNER ARCH TO FLOOR CORRODING - ADVISE ATTENTION

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES CORRODING

FRONT WINGS CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH TO OUTER SILL CORRODING/HOLED

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 177,643 miles

front wings rusting

steel brake pipes starting to rust

suspention arms rusting

Fail 17 Sep 2016 177,515 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

inner flitches rusting

wings rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2015 174,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 171,068 miles

front bumper mounting brackets corroding

front registration plate deteriorating

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

play in steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2014 171,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads low

front bumper mounting brackets corroding

front registration plate deteriorating

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

play in steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2013 168,392 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

o/s wiper blade starting to split

play in steering bos

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 14 Sep 2013 168,361 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front registration plate deteriorating

o/s wiper blade starting to split

play in steering bos

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2012 165,767 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal reqwuirements

play in steering box

rear registration plate cracked & deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Sep 2012 165,767 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal reqwuirements

play in steering box

rear registration plate cracked & deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2011 162,523 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

airbag light on dash..

Pass 2 Nov 2010 155,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 155,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2009 148,455 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2008 141,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 131,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,331 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 119,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 104,216 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 104,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front metal brake starting to corrode

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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S728 JVJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S728 JVJ, 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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S728 JVJ is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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