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BX04 COA

2004 Microcar Mgo

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,467 mi
Last recorded19,467 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Microcar Mgo14,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 COA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,467 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front door check strap bracket broken

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2017 19,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front door check strap bracket broken

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2016 18,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,272 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2015 17,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,866 miles

both rear seat backs not locking in upright position

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 15,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear seat backs not locking in upright position

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 14,628 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,028 miles

all tyres signs of cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,997 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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BX04 COA is a 2004 Microcar Mgo in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 14,636 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 COA is a 2004 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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