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FJ03 TXE

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,563 mi
Last recorded20,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TXE
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,563 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODID

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,965 miles

battary insecure.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,960 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battary insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 18,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 18,877 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,485 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,275 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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FJ03 TXE is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse 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 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 TXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 TXE is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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