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FX05 CZR

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

4,309 mi
Last recorded4,309 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 CZR
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 4,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front subframe heavily corroded,no holes at time of test

rear axle beam heavily corroded,not holed at time of test

rear seats not fitted

wiper blade split end,still clears screen satisfactorily

Fail 13 Feb 2018 4,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front subframe heavily corroded,no holes at time of test

rear axle beam heavily corroded,not holed at time of test

rear seats not fitted

wiper blade split end,still clears screen satisfactorily

Pass 10 Feb 2017 2,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2017 2,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2016 1,949 miles

Front exhaust bracket adrift but system still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2016 1,930 miles

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket adrift but system still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2015 365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dashboard not illuminating

exhaust back box deteriorating

rear/rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2014

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dashboard not illuminating

exhaust back box deteriorating

rear/rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2013

dash clock not illuminated

front and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2013

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

dash clock not illuminated

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,376 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2011

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,436 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 17,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 15,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,152 miles

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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FX05 CZR is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 FX05 CZR, 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 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX05 CZR is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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