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HF53 AXX

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,673 mi
Last recorded16,673 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 AXX
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,673 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper not fully secure

just passed service brake efficiency

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2020 16,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper not fully secure

just passed service brake efficiency

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 15,530 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 15,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 14,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 13,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,046 miles

Front chassis/frame slightly corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,957 miles

front and rear tyres worn to about 2mm to 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,512 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,550 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 11,550 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 8,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 5,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 3,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,779 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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HF53 AXX is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 AXX, 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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What year was HF53 AXX registered?

HF53 AXX is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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