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FX54 HXW

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT14,954 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 HXW
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp insecure both sides (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 25 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 27 Sep 2016

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp insecure both sides (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 Jul 2015

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

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

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

advise rear brakes only just passed

Fail 18 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Outer Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013
Fail 16 May 2013

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear disc rusty and pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2013

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,555 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 24,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,509 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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FX54 HXW is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX54 HXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX54 HXW is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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