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YX53 CXR

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CXR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front caliper carriers pivots worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,127 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,989 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,509 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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YX53 CXR is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 20,647 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 Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 CXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 CXR registered?

YX53 CXR is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is YX53 CXR safe to buy?

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