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DX54 OHT

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,125 mi
Last recorded19,125 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 OHT
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 19,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,602 miles

n/s and o/s drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2011 16,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s drive shaft oil seals leaking

n/s and o/s rear discs outer faces badely corrodded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 14,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,430 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

oil leaks on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2009 11,430 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres starting to wear low

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 5,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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DX54 OHT is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 15,419 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 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 OHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX54 OHT registered?

DX54 OHT is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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