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WJ55 ESU

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT12,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ESU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear beam axle corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,575 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,243 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,241 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ55 ESU is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 12,704 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 WJ55 ESU, 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 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ55 ESU is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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