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FJ59 FTF

2009 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,278 mi
Last recorded20,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FTF
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2016 20,278 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

all tyres perished

chassis plate corroded

front brake discs worn

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

oil seepage

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,737 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,393 miles

n/s/r axle-rear arm pivot bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

o/s/r axle-rear arm pivot bushes starting to wear

rear seats/seatbelt clasps not tested - seats folded down for test

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,432 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 11,423 miles

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

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

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

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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FJ59 FTF is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,948 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 FJ59 FTF, 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 17 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 FTF registered?

FJ59 FTF is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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