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LJ54 PGO

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

17,360 mi
Last recorded17,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PGO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 17,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 17,359 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 16,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 16,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 15,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 15,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marginal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marginal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marginal (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake performance marginal

Pass 12 Nov 2018 13,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marginal (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever long travel

Fail 12 Nov 2018 13,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marginal (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 10 Nov 2017 10,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and possible signs of crack beginning at nearside near lower suspension arm mounting? (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

orange indicator lamps slightly faded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 8,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2015 6,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2015 6,551 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking banjo (3.6.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 3,781 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,253 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,224 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 13,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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LJ54 PGO is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 15,419 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 LJ54 PGO, 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 22 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ54 PGO is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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