MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
chassis starting to rust
offside front outer cv gaiter starting to crack
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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
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
front wings rusting
steel brake pipes starting to rust
suspention arms rusting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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..
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)
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
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.
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)
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
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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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